About

Rae is a Haitian-American writer and educator, born and raised in South Florida. She received a 2018 Silver Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition for her poem “Red Blood Cell.” She earned her bachelor’s as a double major in Psychology and English with a Concentration in Multicultural and Gender Studies and her master’s in English Literature with a Specialization in Caribbean Literature from Florida Atlantic University. Her poetry has been published and/or forthcoming in Rigorous Magazine, The Anti-Languorous Project, and Strange Horizons. You can find her nerding out over her latest reads @raethereviewer on Instagram and Tik Tok.

  • Grownish Season 2 Episode 10 Recap + Discussion

    I’ve been gone too long y’all. Life has been hitting me hard, but I’m starting my Spring Break and trust me, I need it. How have you been? Make sure to check out my other recaps. I’ll get the Episode 9 recap out within the next few days. Recap So this episode starts with Zoey

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  • My Thoughts on Grownish Season 2 Episode 9

    You may have noticed that I didn’t post a recap and discussion last week. I could tell you excuses involving my exams or work or balancing school and a social life, but truth be told, I just wasn’t feeling episode nine. If you’ve read my previous recaps, you already know I’m not a big fan

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  • Two for Tuesday Prompt #4

    Two for Tuesday Prompt #4

    Prompt #4: Two books that help you sleep at night For this prompt, I was thinking along the lines of bedtime stories or books that give you peace of mind. These are two books I hold dear. This first one was the first bedtime story I ever had. As a kid, my mom would read

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  • Helium (Book Review)

    Helium (Book Review)

    I have been in love with Rudy Francisco’s poetry ever since I first listened to “Scars/To the New Boyfriend.” His writing is just so raw and honest. I feel like I can really understand what he’s been through, even if my past experiences have been completely different.

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  • Two for Tuesday Prompt #3

    Two for Tuesday Prompt #3

    Prompt #3: Two books that remind you of someone The books I chose for this prompt were both recommended to me by some of my favorite teachers. The first one comes from my middle school English teacher, Mrs. Macon. She introduced me to so much literature during that time period.

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  • Grownish Season 2 Episode 8 Recap + Discussion

    Sorry I’m posting this so late y’all. This past week has been absolutely hectic for me. I had two exams on Thursday and I didn’t even get to see the episode till Saturday. I’m so off my game. Make sure to check out my recaps for the Premiere, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, Episode

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  • Two for Tuesday Prompt #2

    Two for Tuesday Prompt #2

    Prompt #2: Two Books that helped you fall in love with reading I find it fitting that this prompt is starting right by Valentine’s Day. It’s almost as if I planned it that way. *wink**wink* I’ve been reading since I was little. My mom heavily encouraged reading growing up and I remember our trips to

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  • February Goals

    February Goals

    As you may know, I made a Goals of 2019 post earlier this year. I had two blogging goals and two reading goals. I’m going to try breaking down these goals by month to help keep me on track. Reading Goal: Finish 2 Books So last month, I read The Poet X and Dear Martin.

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  • Grownish Season 2 Episode 7 Recap + Discussion

    It’s time for another recap. I caught this episode late but I still had to get this recap up for y’all. Make sure to check out the other recaps for the Premiere, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5, and Episode 6 while you’re here.

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  • Ringing in the New Year Book Tag

    I was tagged by the sweet Hanna of Hanna Reads. I know January’s already over, but it’s never too late to celebrate. RULES ♠ Link to the person who tagged you♠ Link to the creator of the tag (Bookmark Chronicles)♠ Answer the questions below♠ Tag friends (or not, if you don’t feel like it) QUESTIONS

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