{"product_id":"petrosino-kiki-perfect-itpb","title":"[09\/22\/26] Petrosino, Kiki: Perfect Italian","description":"\u003cp\u003eSarabande Books, paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: September 22, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher Marketing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom award-winning author Kiki Petrosino comes a poignant exploration of identity, heritage and belonging for readers of \u003cem\u003eNight Sky with Exit Wounds\u003c\/em\u003e by Ocean Vuong, \u003cem\u003eSlow Lightning\u003c\/em\u003e by Eduardo C. Corral and Seamus Heaney's \u003cem\u003eNorth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid imagery and spare, precise verse, Kiki Petrosino's \u003cem\u003ePerfect Italian\u003c\/em\u003e examines the complexities of cultural inheritance, the nuances of language, and the emotional weight of diasporic identity as a Black and Italian American. The collection weaves personal memories with ancestral echoes, reflecting on themes of family, grief, and the search for connection across generations and geographies. From the sensory experiences of travel in Italy to the tension of navigating dual identities, Petrosino's work captures the beauty and struggle of self-discovery. Her language creates a rich tapestry of emotions and landscapes, offering a profound meditation on the intersections of race, culture, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Books: A Poem Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45118189731863,"sku":"9781956046458","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/6497\/7956\/files\/81d93Qb8pOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1778881241","url":"https:\/\/open-books-a-poem-emporium.myshopify.com\/products\/petrosino-kiki-perfect-itpb","provider":"Open Books: A Poem Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}