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    612-822-4611

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Where Heaven Sinks: Poems

Where Heaven Sinks: Poems

Esquinca, María

Paperback

Series: New Oeste

General Poetry

Publisher Price: $17.00

ISBN10: 1647792177
ISBN13: 9781647792176
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Published: Sep 23 2025
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
2024 Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize Winner!

María Esquinca delivers a searing collection of poems that traverse borders--both physical and emotional. Set against the backdrop of El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, these experimental works weave fragmented verses, striking imagery, and bold typography to confront the brutal realities of immigration and identity. With the precision of a journalist and the heart of a storyteller, Esquinca exposes injustice while celebrating resilience and hope. Her work is shaped by the intersection of cultures, histories, and experiences found in the US-Mexico borderlands. Each poem is a tribute to those who have endured and a call to challenge the systems that oppress. Where Heaven Sinks is a love letter, a memorial for those lost, and a testament to the transformative power of language.

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