Kokumo's second collection of poetry explores love, race, nature, freedom and imprisonment, with fun and humour. Alternating between the luscious natural world and feelings of war and anger, Kokumo's poetry takes the reader from resolution to conflict, then back again. Taught in schools across Scotland, her work helps children attain an appreciation for poetry and Black History.
Kokumo Rocks was born in Dundee, but was raised in the Fife mining village of Cowdenbeath, part of the only black family in the area. In 1991 she began to fulfil her life-long dream to become a performance poet. Since then, she has published two books and spoken to countless individuals about the appreciation of poetry, adults and children alike. She has worked with schools to encourage interest in Scottish Black History and has been teaching a writing course for people from disadvantaged areas. She took part in Kofi Annan's Global Peace Initiative in Geneva, and a small delegation to Israel/Palestine.