Within these pages, Verlee's award-winning debut collection unfolds as a series of narratives, prayers, and conjurings that fearlessly tackle subjects like gender, sexuality, race, poverty, heartbreak, and the unyielding spirit of survival. The intimacy of her words invites readers to step inside the very heart of these themes, blurring the lines between observer and participant.

As you immerse yourself in the pages of Racing Hummingbirds, you'll find your emotions tapped in to the raw and evocative landscape that Verlee masterfully paints.

Her words create an immersive experience, one where you'll intimately explore the depths of human emotion, from the darkest struggles to the resilient spirit that carries us through.