It's exciting to consider how art, in its ability to reveal, can be ahead of the artist.

In poetry, I didn't have to provide resolution. I could ask hard questions without feeling responsible for the answers.

As much as I believe in the capacity for art to create change, and as much as being an artist is physically and emotionally challenging, there is ultimately something a bit comfortable about making art in the comfort of your own home.

Writing about racism requires a directness that writing a love story does not.

Despite the fact that I'm not highly skilled in any visual art, aesthetics have always played a strong role in my art, including my first albums.

I have dedicated a significant portion of my time and artistry to making art that addresses various forms of oppression, including white supremacy, misogyny, and biphobia.

Children are receptive to talking about gender creativity, confirming the importance of the book as a means to instigate this dialogue at an early age.