Billy-Ray Belcourt's This Wound Is a World is a poetic collection exploring Indigenous identity, grief, and the search for home in a world shaped by colonialism. Through lyrical verses and fragmented narratives, Belcourt examines how trauma becomes embedded in bodies and communities, and how healing requires reclaiming space and language. The collection becomes a meditation on survival, resistance, and the power of Indigenous voices to speak truth.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Belcourt refuses to separate personal pain from political reality. This collection reminds us that Indigenous literature is essential, and that the wounds colonialism inflicts are both individual and collective.

DETAILS: • Author: Billy-Ray Belcourt • Publisher: University of Minnesota Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: September 3, 2019 • ISBN: 9781517908450 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days