My Smile Is My Mask: A Collection of Poems - Paperback

by Francesca de Geronimo (Author), Hong Diep Loi (Illustrator)

A collection of poems exploring the challenging thoughts that adolescents and young adults often experience. Through the author's personal experiences, she hopes to enlighten readers about struggles like masking our true emotions from the rest of the world. Each poem is written to stand alone, or when read together, can reveal the complexities we may face when confronted with perpetuating thoughts. At the end, the reader can find a few pages to write their own reflections.

It is rare to find a poetry collection that can be psychologically deep enough to resonate with adult readers. . . . Coupled with the Dali-esque art of Hong Diep Loi, My Smile Is My Mask will undoubtedly become a treasured collection worthy of a spot on everyone's bedside table.- K.C. Finn, Readers' Favorite

Using her own life as the inspiration, she delves into the worries, hopes, dreams, and desires of a person after the advent of their adolescent years and showcases what it means to be a young adult . . . deeply personal yet relatable verses that tackle real-world issues which the youth of today have to navigate every day. Stylistically, the experimentation with non-rhythmic and unorthodox structural verses feels like a breath of fresh air.- Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite

Francesca G. De Geronimo knows the pain of emotions. She has moments of enjoyment, but mostly she hides the pain. This book is an easy read and will shed light on the deep feelings that you try to mask.- Philip Van Heusen, Readers' Favorite