Raven in White Sneakers, a volume of forty-six poems, is the tenth book written by Jennifer Engel. The raven weaves in and out of this anthology, appearing in illustrations and verse at various points, she is present in spirit throughout the book. Like humans, the raven is a member of her society. She's a baby, a child, a mate, and a mother. She works diligently to feed and care for herself and her family. Although a common bird, she has sparked the imaginations of mankind for centuries with her iridescent black feathers her and tendency to feast on carrion. In mythology, the raven has been called a prophet, an informant, a walker between life and death, and in this collection of poetry, she becomes a symbol for inspiration in the life of the author.