Bone Valley Hymnal

By Taylor Franson-Thiel

Bone Valley Hymnal arrives from the molten core of Utah's arid landscapes. Here, with the fossils mothers pass down to their daughters Franson-Thiel weaves hymns of heritage and gender performativity. In a pursuit to reconcile the self from one's ancestry, she unearths a "line of graves/a long ribcage". These poems present compelling connections between science, gender, faith, and myth-making. Fans of the work of Alda Merini, K-Ming Chang, and Emily Skaja will enjoy the electric and surprising imagery of Franson-Thiel's poetry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F1WZKD1G
• ISBN13: 9781942004851
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Elj Editions
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"