I Write to Breathe

A collection of poems that are a love letter to writers, the writing process, and what it means to be a lover of words. Lora Mitchell is a writer, educator, and speaker. She loves writing about spirituality, justice, community, and the beauty of life. She is the author of 3 books: Diary of a Young Black Girl (2016), Grieving in Love (2024), and I Write to Breathe (2025). She hopes that her writing inspires people and encourages them to tell their own stories.