When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities: Landscapes in Stone

When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen is a vibrant exploration of identity, love, and family from Asian American and queer perspectives. Chen Chen's debut captivates with its poignant honesty and playful wit, weaving together moments of heartbreak and humor into a compelling narrative of self-discovery. This collection is a testament to the power of poetry to illuminate the complexities of life and the universal quest for belonging.

I absolutely love this book. Almost every poem astounds as much as the title itself.

Amazing poetry from a unique point of view. Creative, unusual, serious enough to break your heart but then funny, too. I can't wait for another collection by this poet.

I came across Chen Chen’s poems on the Poetry Foundation’s poetry spinner app. I don’t buy a lot of poetry, since I usually get it at the library, but I ordered this powerful little book of poems and was glad I did. After I’d read them I sent the book on to my college-age daughter, who also found them memorable.

A fine piece of work. Very unique viewpoint on various topics. An overall very enjoyable read! It also makes you laugh, and cry. A beautiful piece of work really.