The Intentions of Thunder
First edition cover | |
| Author | Patricia Smith |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Published | September 30, 2025 |
| Publisher | Scribner |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 256 |
| ISBN | 978-1-66805-572-4 |
The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems is a poetry collection by American poet Patricia Smith, published by Scribner on September 30, 2025.[1] The book won the National Book Award for Poetry (2025).[2] It also won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in Poetry (2026).[3]
Reception
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called the book a “formidable volume of selected and previously uncollected poems.”[4]
Awards
- National Book Award for Poetry (winner, 2025)[2]
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry (winner, 2026)[3]
References
- ^ "The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems". Simon & Schuster. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ a b "Novelist Rabih Alameddine and poet Patricia Smith win National Book Awards". Associated Press. November 20, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ a b "57th NAACP Image Awards: Non-Televised Literary Winners (Press release)". NAACP Image Awards. February 23, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ^ "The Intentions of Thunder". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved March 4, 2026.