Ghetto Girl Blue's Art Book with Haiku Poetry by Jessica Holter

Jessica Holter’s Art & Haiku Book: A Fusion of Poetry and Visual Art

Jessica Holter’s haiku poetry is beautifully complemented by colorful and captivating visual art from her “Art & Rhymes of Ghetto Girl Blue” Collection in “Ghetto Girl Blue’s Art Book.” This 100-page coffee table topper is not only a feast for the eyes but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. If you’re familiar with the poet’s work, you won’t find flowery fluff in her simple 5-7-5 lines; instead, you can expect the raw urban grit that the founder of The Punany Poets is known for worldwide.

About Jessica Holter: The First Lady of Urban Black Erotic Poetry

In 1995, Jessica Holter shocked the world of Spoken-Word speakeasies by creating “The Punany Project.” She added exotic dance and theatrics to her controversial live performances, which were later filmed by HBO’s Real Sex producers. Born in Oakland, she used her artistry to raise AIDS awareness within the Black Community. Today, Jessica continues her impactful work through publications and live shows across America and the Caribbean.

Excerpts:

Pulpit Woman

Nose high, perfume loud
Woman, thou befoul pulpits,
Most beguiling minx,

Thy robe cannot shroud,
Thoughts lurking about thick hips,
Temptation betwixt.

No-Fly List

Fiery friendly skies,
We, too many, lost our wings,
When the towers fell.

• Language : ‎ English
• Paperback: ‎ 100 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1453833544
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1453833544
• Item Weight: ‎ 10.5 ounces
• Dimensions: ‎ 8 x 0.24 x 10 inches

About the Artist & Author

Jessica Holter is a writer, public speaker, visual artist, and theatrical producer, best known for creating The Punany Poets in 1995. Also known as Ghetto Girl Blue, she is a pioneering figure in Black erotic spoken word. Holter has authored multiple titles, including the poetry collection Verbal Penetration and the novel The Punany Experience, published by Zane’s Strebor Books through Simon & Schuster.

With the recent release of her new book, Truth is a Trap House, her classic series Punany: The Hip Hop Psalms is gaining new audiences. While the original coffee table book is out of print and coveted by collectors, Black Love American Style, The Onliners, and Secret of the Pearl are available on Amazon. Speak the Unspeakable is also a fan favorite for survivors of trauma.

Fans of her theater work will enjoy her Adult Night School Stage Play, which producers can bring to their own community stages. Holter, a talented visual artist, is particularly proud of Ghetto Girl Blue’s Art Book with Haiku Poetry.

Her mystery books include AKA Dead Man and 13 Rooms. Her first self-help book, Voices of Foster Care: Healing Trauma, aimed at foster care alumni, is set to be released in Spring 2025.

Get previews of Jessica Holter’s written work at CoffyBooks.com.