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.