Inspired by true events, Charles tells ESSENCE she wanted “Muted” to “give a voice to the voiceless and let young Black women know that you can follow your musical dreams but you don’t have to be exploited to do so.” We’re taking a stand centerstage where we belong. As the canon of literature expands to include a more diverse roster of Black poets and writers, we’re stepping with rhythm into spaces and places where our undeniable talent and voices will be celebrated, honored, and appreciated. With Black poets like Amanda Gorman, who became the youngest poet to perform at a Presidential Inauguration, and Pulitzer Prize winners like Nicole Hanna Jones on the rise, Black women are changing History to HERstory. Just over a year ago, Tami Charles became a New York Times Bestselling Author with the release of her children’s book “ All Because You Matter.” Known for her poetic, lyrical style of writing, the author and poet has returned with her masterfully arranged follow-up novel in verse titled “ Muted.”
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