Warsan Shire: the poet your English professor won't shut up about. Born in Kenya to Somali parents and raised in London, Shire has a knack for turning life's mess into lyrical gold. Best known for her chapbook "Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth," she's the literary equivalent of that cool kid who skips class but still aces the test. Her words have graced Beyoncé's "Lemonade," because why not dominate both the literary and pop culture realms? Shire's poignant verses tackle identity, migration, and womanhood with a wit that makes you wonder how she fits it all into such tight, eloquent packages. If you haven't read her yet, prepare to feel both enlightened and woefully under-accomplished.
