The Elemental Collection

is the compilation of the award-winning author's poetry-infused series based on the elements of water, air, earth and fire, respectively and chronologically. It unites the premier and final books of pure, raw and empowering poetry (' ' and ' ') with the second book (' ')-the author's tongue-in-cheek, coming-of-age memoir about her bicultural, tumultuous experiences, as well as the third book of punchy short stories and a play (' '). The compilation also includes never-before-published poetry alongside of new, updated commentary by the author.