Books

  • When the Bee Stings

    Divided into 4 parts, this collection journeys into the intricacies of girlhood, the bond of sisterhood, and the need for women to hold onto one another. It delves into mental health, sexism, and the depths to which we go during heartbreak.

    When The Bee Stings will take readers through loneliness and give them wisdom and inspiration to spark hope and self-love. This book was written to give women the power to take their place in this world without asking for permission.

  • This Woman is Still Girl

    Divided into three parts, This Woman is Still Girl is a coming of age story told through poetry. Part One (Is Girl) unravels navigating puberty and sexuality, being slut shamed, the exclusion of being a child of mixed race and the strained relationship between mother and daughter. Part Two (Is In-between) shares the shattering, the break that starts the build, a raw picture of mental illness, heartbreak and the loss of a mother. Part Three (Is Woman) is about understanding who you were and who you are now with strength, resilience, healing, bravery and imperfection.Girl is roots,becoming someone.Woman is bloom, coming unleashed.This book is for the girls that lie(d) in bed at night feeling like they are not enough to fill the space that’s been given to them, feeling forsaken and aching to be loved. It’s to tell women they are not alone.

  • Keep Me Wild

    Keep Me Wild was written to remind you to not let them keep you contained. Do not let them tell you how to live, how to laugh, how to love or how to heal. In this collection of poetry I have written from my experience of loving, breaking and healing, places we all have been and hopefully these words will help you mend.

  • I'll Cry If I Want To

    I’ll Cry If I Want To is a poignant collection that delves into the intricate experiences of womanhood, motherhood, marriage, mental health, grief, and the challenges of being biracial. Each poem offers a candid glimpse into the raw realities of life, resonating with honesty and emotional depth.

    Throughout the collection, Franco explores the highs and lows of existence with unapologetic sincerity. From the joys of motherhood to the complexities of marriage, every aspect of life is examined through a lens of gratitude and resilience.

    Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that it’s okay to embrace our vulnerabilities and acknowledge our struggles. Through evocative verses and illustrations, readers are reassured that they are not alone in their journey, finding solace in the recognition that someone out there sees and understands them.