In her debut collection Turning Twenty One, Aaliyah Hernandez writes about a first heartbreak and how it served as a catalyst towards healing once ignored wounds. With over a hundred poems about love, loss, and coming into a new decade, this collection is for anyone looking for company while going into a new phase of their life or for those who need a gentle reminder that temporary things are still beautiful despite the pain of them being temporary. It's the perfect size for slipping into your purse or book bag and taking with you to your favorite reading spots, whether it be a sunny beach or a cozy coffee shop. This collection is meant to travel with you through distance and through time.

About the Author
Aaliyah Hernandez is a poet, writer, and student currently residing in California. She's been published before in Folsom Lake College's literary magazine, The Parlay, for which she also served as the Managing Editor. For a brief period of time, she also wrote and edited for Taste Her Mind, a blog dedicated to women, feminity, and art. She enjoys exploring themes of identity, mental health, love, and growing up in her poetry. You can find her on Instagram @aaliyahhernandez._ and on Tiktok @aaliyahhernandez._ (aaliyahiswastingtime).