Announcing the release of …
In All Natural, debut poet & artist May Reveley, beckons readers to revisit life’s landscapes freshly through her 14-year-old eyes.
Leaves and light, waves and raindrops, starry nights are everyday wonders luminated by May's observations in verse and sketches. Unbound in form yet rooted in lucid observation, May immerses readers of any age into the natural world as if for the first time.
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2026
Credit: Sarah Thompson Mayfield
@Alston-Thompson-Photography
May Reveley lives and learns with her family in Richmond, Virginia. When she is not working on her next book, she can be found competing in sports, tinkering with music, or inventing new recipes.
Introducing May Reveley
A LIFE UNDER STUDY
Things are happening
October 13th 6PM:
Book Release
Book People
October 15th 9AM - 4PM:
Book Signing
Virginia Children’s Book Festival
Endorsements for All Natural
“May Reveley’s perspective is beguiling. Her love for her place in the world is uplifting. As I read her poetry, I am reminded of what JFK said: ‘whereas prose instructs, poetry inspires!’ It is an inspiration to contemplate the thoughts of this young poet and to know that her poetic voice is now available to all of us.”
—The Hon. John Charles Thomas, Author of The Poetic Justice, a memoir
"A gorgeous collection of poetry by a poised and profound writer. May Reveley's work is vivid, thoughtful and original.
All Natural: field notes in free verse invites the reader to experience all the wonders of nature and the human heart."
-Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The View from Lake Como
“The Virginia Children’s Book Festival is proud to celebrate young creators like May, and I look forward to seeing where her creative journey takes her next.”
— Juanita Giles, Executive Director, Virginia Children’s Book Festival
"May writes with a poised authority beyond her years, balancing an airy voice with earthly, pastoral wisdom. Her verse is a deep breath of fresh air."
— Jay Cooper,
New York Times best-selling author/illustrator
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