The Rhizome Hive (Paperback or Softback)

Tofu Ink Arts Press aims at publishing poems and other arts

of un humdrum'd inclusive rhizomatic errant possibilities. We

support work of established and emerging poets and artists.

We are committed to amplifying voices of the

under-represented and marginalized. Art & poetry make you

think about thinking...ABSORB POSSIBILITIES!

For decades, the literary heart of Ann Arbor has beaten a little

stronger thanks to the tireless energy, radical empathy, and

sharp wit of Jeff Kass. As he prepares to close this chapter

and enter retirement, this collection stands as a living

testament to the thousands of voices he helped find, refine,

and amplify. Jeff has always been more than an educator; he

is a pillar of our community and a master of the craft. Whether

standing at the front of a classroom, hosting a poetry slam, or

mentoring a nervous first-time writer, he has taught us that

stories are not just ink on paper, they are tools for survival and

catalysts for change. His brilliance lies in his ability to see the

"writer" in every student before they can even see it in

themselves. To Jeff: thank you for the late nights, the honest

critiques, the infectious passion, and the years of unwavering

belief in the power of the written word. You have shaped the

landscape of this city and the lives of your students in ways

that words can't quite capture, though we've spent this book

trying. Congratulations on your retirement. You've left the pen

in good hands.