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Literary Works

Haitian American author and poet Betty Pierre writes with a voice that bridges cultures and speaks to shared human experience. Her work explores identity, resilience, and belonging through vivid imagery and multilingual expression. Discover her published books below and experience her poetry in full form.

Babel is a powerful collection of poetry by Betty Pierre that explores the intersections of language, culture, and identity. Written in English and interwoven with Creole, French, and Spanish, the collection captures the beauty and complexity of communication across cultures.

Through themes of migration, belonging, and self-discovery, Babel reflects the author’s Haitian heritage and her lifelong work in service to others. Each poem carries the rhythm of lived experience and the courage to speak truth to both pain and hope.

As a contributing poet to COVID Rebels 21 Poets, Betty Pierre joins a collective of international writers reflecting on the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her poems in this anthology offer a voice of resilience and reflection, illuminating how art can unite communities even in times of isolation.

Whisper and the Shout: Women Anthology celebrates the voices of women writers whose words confront, comfort, and empower. As a contributing poet, Betty Pierre brings her distinctive voice to this powerful collection, sharing work that explores womanhood, memory, and resilience.

This anthology honors the courage it takes to both whisper and shout—to speak truth, claim identity, and transform silence into art.

One Word Ponder

One Word Ponder asks you to think about words as a concept of ideas and meanings. These words are especially chosen to evoke emotions and thoughtful consideration. Inspired by events occurring in the world or influencing the author

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Literary Works

Babel

COVID Rebels 21 Poets

Whisper Whisper Shout : Women Anthology

One Word Ponder