This Boy Is a Constellation

Brazenly honest and achingly relatable poems about loneliness, heartbreak, social media, dating apps, body image, and self-love... Sam Payne returns with this boy is a constellation, a poetry collection about coming of age and falling in love in the modern world. Divided into four chapters, it is a journey across the stars that explores loneliness and letting go, finding your purpose and challenging expectations, the pain and beauty of young love, the damaging effects of social media on self-worth and body image, and learning to love yourself. It is a collection not just about overcoming how other people see you, but how you see yourself. And when you do, learning to celebrate your unique constellation. Featuring stunning original artwork alongside handwritten, blackout, and list poems, this is an insightful and powerful book that speaks to the concerns and struggles of youth today. when nightfall came he wandered, a lonely moon seeking a guiding light through infinite darkness with hands thrust into pockets he found the stardust within and danced a constellation across the midnight sky What readers say about Sam Payne: ★★★★★ 'I challenge anybody to read these poems without also being moved.' - Caitlin Conlon, author of Cavity ★★★★★ 'Heartwarming in so many ways... This is a must-read for every poetry enthusiast.' - Aditya Tiwari, author of April is Lush ★★★★★ 'Nothing less than a well-crafted masterpiece.' - A.B. Cofer, author of Not Enough, Just Enough ★★★★★ 'This collection is perfect for anyone looking for guidance in love and in themselves.' - Zane Frederick, author of he(art) ★★★★★ 'Unique and creative, with blackout poems and beautiful illustrations throughout.' - Sabrina Laura, author of Moonflower