Echoes of Aztlán: A Poetic Journey Through Race, Culture, and Ancestry

The book of poetry, a companion to the autofiction A Fly in Milk, offers a poignant and deeply personal exploration of a life richly intertwined with the vibrant tapestry of Mexican American heritage and the enduring legacy of Aztec roots. Beginning with the humble and arduous journey as a migrant boy and seasonal farm worker, the poems trace the resilience and determination that propelled the poet through the formative years of grade school, middle school, and high school. Each verse echoe...