Las Orillas del Río Viejo

Poems about immigrants, trauma, and perseverance

"The poems in this collection explore the challenges of growing up in the United States with Latino or Caribbean immigrant parents. In particular, these pieces address intergenerational relationships and first-generation trauma, and many touch on cultural disconnection between parents and children. This collection is much-needed in such an uncertain time for immigrants. Each poem here presents a unique narrative about the Latino, Caribbean, or immigrant experience."--from the Introduction

Includes poems by:
Alfred Arteaga
Eduardo C. Corral
Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Sean Frederick Forbes
Edgar Garcia
Jennifer Givhan
Quinn Hayes
Michelle Hernandez
Crystal Maldonado
Adélia Prado
Ruben Quesada
Lorenzo Thomas
Gina Athena Ulysse
and others