Orange Binding:Paperback she considers the ethic of

she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy

and her warmth and kindness give Funke a place to heal

but she can get anything she wants with a snap

In the Black feminist tradition of Audre Lorde

Orange Binding:Paperback she considers the ethic ofA bold and tender portrait of family, identity, and truth in the North Bronx. Through narrative poems and innovative forms inspired by color theory and elementary school, Orange explores the ripple effects of queerness, lies, and finding yourself in a family. In this visceral new collection, however, the scope of "family" expands well beyond the nuclear unit; Noel Quiones's poems center relationships between friends, cousins, partners, and many other