From the acclaimed poet behindbone,an exploration of how we can meet our truest selves, the ones weve always been meant to become

Yrsa Daley-Wards words have resonated with hundreds of thousands of readersthrough her books of poetry and memoir,boneandThe Terrible;through her writing for Beyonc onBlack Is King; and through her always illuminating Instagram posts.

Now, inThe How, Yrsa encourages readers to begin, as she puts it, the great work of meeting ourselves. This isnt the self weve built up in response to our surroundings, or the self we manufacture to please the people around us, but instead, our most intimate self, the one we visit in dreams, the one that calls to us from a glimmering future.

With a mix of short lyrical musings and her signature stunning poetry, Yrsa gently takes readers by the hand, encouraging them to join her as she explores how we can remove our filters, and see and feel more of who we really are behind the preconceived notions of propriety and manners weve accumulated with age. With a beautiful design and intriguing meditations,The Howcan be used to start conversations, to prompt writing, to delve deeperwhether youre solo, or with friends, on your feet or writing from the solace of home.