The Do-Over. Kathleen Ossip

Highly anticipated book: Ossip's previous poetry collection, The Cold War, received rave reviews from The New York Times Book Review, The Nation, Huffington Post, American Poet and many others. Craig Teicher at Publishers Weekly called it his favorite book of the year.Broad appeal: These poems are both melancholy and funny, and incorporate accessible references to popular culture.Extensive tour appearances: Ossip is using a semester sabbatical to promote the book and tour widely. University stops across the country will increase visibility for course adoption.