Today's Flash Briefing poetry reading is the second installment from guest reader Somaiya Daud, author of "Mirage." "Mirage" is a young adult sci-fi and fantasy fiction novel that centers poetry as a light for de-colonial and feminist world building. Pre-order the book here: (www.somaiyabooks.com/books/). View/hear her vlog episode TOMORROW, Thursday, 8/9/18 :D. The Flash Briefings are 2 minutes or less "flash" readings for you to jumpstart your weekdays. They are published M - F. Feel free to comment, request, or chat with me via the links below. ● The Poetry Vlog is a YouTube Channel and Podcast dedicated to building social justice coalitions through poetry, pop culture, cultural studies, and related arts dialogues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join our fast-growing arts & scholarship community (youtube.com/c/thepoetryvlog?sub_confirmation=1). Connect with us on Instagram (instagram.com/thepoetryvlog), Twitter (twitter.com/thepoetryvlog), Facebook (facebook.com/thepoetryvlog), and our website (thepoetryvlog.com).