<p>For the first time, the collected prose of national treasure Nikki Giovanni</p> <p><i>Gemini: An Extended Autobiographical Statement on My First Twenty-Five Years of Being a Black Poet</i><br> Nominated for the National Book Award, this is a journey -- both private and public -- through the trials and triumphs of 1960s America.</p> <p><i>Sacred Cows ... And Other Edibles</i><br> Winner of the Ohioana Library Award, these fresh and wryly humorous essays explore some of America's lofty institutions and the poet's pivotal life experiences.</p> <p><i>Racism 101</i><br> This collection of essays contributes a vital and critical chapter to the debate on American national values.</p>