Elsies River poet, Cheronne Roberts, has released her debut poetry collection, "A Color Rose," dedicating it to the resilience and strength of Coloured women. The 37-year-old songwriter, who has previously been featured in three anthologies by the Poetry Institute of Africa, celebrates this milestone with a collection published by Wipf and Stock Publishers USA.
Roberts, who discovered her passion for poetry at a young age, explains, "Poetry is my way of communication and how I express myself." She describes "A Color Rose" as a testament to the journey of Coloured women, who despite facing various struggles, including racial prejudice and socio-economic barriers, continue to rise above their circumstances.
"This book is for another Coloured girl to know she can also rise and be published overseas even if she has no support," says Roberts, emphasizing the importance of representation and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Although initially rejected by local publishers, "A Color Rose" has found its place on the international stage, available in bookstores across Europe and the United States, including giants like Amazon. The 80-page collection is also available to local readers via Takealot, with prices starting at R200. With her powerful words and inspiring journey, Cheronne Roberts gives voice to the experiences of Coloured women and paves the way for aspiring writers from all communities.
Roberts, who discovered her passion for poetry at a young age, explains, "Poetry is my way of communication and how I express myself." She describes "A Color Rose" as a testament to the journey of Coloured women, who despite facing various struggles, including racial prejudice and socio-economic barriers, continue to rise above their circumstances.
"This book is for another Coloured girl to know she can also rise and be published overseas even if she has no support," says Roberts, emphasizing the importance of representation and inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Although initially rejected by local publishers, "A Color Rose" has found its place on the international stage, available in bookstores across Europe and the United States, including giants like Amazon. The 80-page collection is also available to local readers via Takealot, with prices starting at R200. With her powerful words and inspiring journey, Cheronne Roberts gives voice to the experiences of Coloured women and paves the way for aspiring writers from all communities.
