WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A LIST OF FURTHER POSSIBILITIES

Chen Chen narrates his debut poetry collection with tenderness and joy. Demonstrating his keen self-awareness, Chen's performance of these vulnerable yet impactful poems leaves the listener with a renewed belief in life's possibilities. Chen's writing and narration are examples of how an author's masterful performance can reveal the heart of his material and captivate his audience. Chen never strays from his positive outlook while tackling topics such as his tumultuous parental relationships, being queer, immigration, religion, love, and loss. This deeply personal and profound collection is conversely devastating and uplifting. It will stay on your mind long after the end credits, leaving you rooting for this gifted young poet and looking forward to his next works. M.M.W. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2022]