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These videos feature me (and so many other amazing poets) reading poems and sharing reflections on the immigrant experience through my favorite medium: poetry.

PBBI-Fresno State-Cagarro Colloquium

Alfred Lewis Bilingual Poetry Reading Series

National Poetry Month Reading

poetry anthology

Into the Azorean Sea

This collection celebrates the rich poetic heritage of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago known for its volcanic landscapes, lush pastures, and shifting seas. Featuring multi-generational poets from the archipelago and the Azorean Diaspora, it explores themes of history, folklore, and cultural traditions, united by the enduring Azorean spirit.

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Poetry & Short story Anthology

Writers of the Portuguese Diaspora

This anthology explores Portuguese diasporic experiences in North America through fiction, poetry, memoirs, and recipes, highlighting identity, cultural preservation, and shared community ties.

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Poems & photography

Festa

A Celebration of Faith, a photo-art book combining poetry and black-and-white photography to share the story of Portuguese festas in California. The book, complementing a traveling exhibit, aims to honor Portuguese-Californian culture, traditions, and their enduring connection to community and faith.

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