Wound Honey is a command to release our bitterness, and a call to begin using the proper remedy for a healing that transcends generations. This debut collection, written by Brittany Barker, is for anyone nursing themself back to balance.
Brittany Barker is a child of God, an award-winning poet and educator from Harlem, NYC. As Executive Director of Creative Soul House, Brittany has been an active advocate for community wellness, impacting hundreds of youth and adults, using art as a tool for self-discovery, transformation and social change. She holds a Bachelor Degree (BA) in English Literature, a Master Degree (MAT) in Secondary Education and has served as an educator for over 10 years. Brittany Barker ranked 3rd in the world at the 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam. Her poetry has graced stages such as Lincoln Center, The New Amsterdam Theatre, The Apollo Theatre. She is a member of the 2025 Nuyorican Poet Cafe's national slam team, and has coached two teams, including Urban Word NYC's 2024 Youth Slam Team and, currently, New York University's Slam team. Brittany's one-woman show, Standing Upright in the Crooked Room toured cross-states at TheaterlabNYC and Dickinson College in PA. Her newest production, Magic in the Middle is currently on tour. She is the author of WOUND HONEY. Drawing on inspiration from God, loved ones and art, her goal is to creatively use her gifts to invite people into the truth.
