Kris Godspeed AmosKris Godspeed Amos is a poet from the west side of Detroit, MI. He began writing poetry at the age of eleven and has continued to develop in his craft. His poetry is influenced by the music of artists such as Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and DMX. Amos's stye of writing reflects the lyrics of early hip-hop artists that spoke about pain, struggle, and the difficulty they faced while navigating life.Amos's first book of poetry, The Embryo of my Manhood, in 2014. He followed this up with the second edition of the book in 2016, which was referred to as an elegant, powerful volume of poetry by Kirkus Reviews (2016). Amos continued to write after publishing his work and is now exploring his art through music. His academic, career, and social experiences encouraged him to reflect further on his life, which influenced his follow-up book, Are you Ready to Love Yourself a Black Man (2019). Read More Read Less