When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities

This debut poetry collection by Chen Chen is a powerful exploration of inherited forms of love and family, delving into the complex relationships between a mother and son, and the cost of necessary goodbyes.

Through Asian American, immigrant, and queer perspectives, Chen Chen holds all accountable as they investigate the loss, grief, and abundant joy that come with charting one's own path in identity, life, and love.

With a unique voice and style, this collection is both ferocious and tender, making it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry.