All Along You Were Blooming

A celebration of hope. An encounter with grace. A restoration of the heart. A healing of wounds. An anthem of freedom. This illustrated collection of poetry and prose invites you to stumble into the sunlight and delight in the wild and boundless grace you've been given.Popular Instagram poet and bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols gives you the ultimate love letter to your mind, heart, soul, and body, reminding you:There is a purpose in every seasonNo matter how you want to race through this day or run away from this place, you are invited to live fully—right here, right nowLight will always find you, even when the sun sets and you sit awaiting the dawnYou are always blooming in the way you were meant to All Along You Were Blooming is perfect for self-gifting for your own affirmation or giving to others on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, and other holidays and milestone days. In each small moment, whether in the light or the dark, you can make room for becoming, for breathing, for stumbling, and for simply being—for there is grace, today and every day.Follow Morgan on Instagram @morganharpernicols (along with her millions of followers), and look for more beautiful, thought-provoking poetry in her other collections:How Far You Have ComeYou Are Only Just Beginning

Acclaimed artist, poet, musician and Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online community of nearly two million followers. She is the author of Peace is a Practice and All Along You Were Blooming, poetry books and art she created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan’s work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we’ve been given in this world. As an artist, Morgan has collaborated with publications and brands including Coach, Adobe, Vogue Singapore, Aerie, and Esquire Singapore, among others. Morgan has also performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Prior to the recent travel and safety restrictions due to COVID-19, Morgan was often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. She is passionate about art making as a way to connect with others. Morgan currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family.