“Alland’s poems will move through you like a memory; sensual and startling. Proof of a Tongue is a gift that will leave a map inside you.”
– Anna Camilleri, author of I Am a Red Dress (Arsenal Pulp Press)
“proof of a tongue is laced with piercing poetic passion. sandra alland's words speak hybrid truths; storytelling with conscience and consciousness.”
– d'bi.young.anitafrika, dub poet, author of Art on Black (Women's Press)
“4 me sandra alland is an xtraordinaree writr both as an innovative sound n prformativ artist with deep wittee n poignant messages xtreemlee well artikulatid cascading n precise n a text based writr with also great enerjee xhilerating insite n probing cultural n personal depth she is sew deserving uv support n acclaim”
– bill bissett, artist and author of lovingwithoutbeingvulnrabul (Talon)
“...a striking first collection of poetry, displaying immense talent and skill.”
– word: Toronto's literary calendar, May/June 2005 (full review here)
“If you get the chance to hear Sandra read from this book, check it out. It's entertaining stuff.”
– Taddle Creek Recommends, Summer 2005
“...a warm and immediate body of poetry that shines...”
– Shameless Magazine, February 2005 (full review here)
“...this poet is climbing to the top one stanza at a time.”
– Young People’s Press, December 2004 (full review here)
“This collection of poetry by Alland is laid back enough to draw the reader in, with profound thoughts to keep you glued to the page. From lesbian love to blushing words for Montréal, Alland writes poems that linger in the mind. Be sure to check out the piece dedicated to Margaret Cho.”
– Gaiety Magazine, July 2005
“For any lesbian who ever wondered "why I've driven/thousands of miles.../to get here" about Paris, Texas or seen trailer "antennae/kissing the sky like water witches/divining for Oprah," this sparse and seductive collection of poems is for you.”
– Curve Magazine, July 2005