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
Read My Stories & Poems Here
These books amplify voices from the Portuguese diaspora & include stories shaped by migration, multilingual lives, and the tenderness of remembering where we come from while building something new.
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.
This anthology explores Portuguese diasporic experiences in North America through fiction, poetry, memoirs, and recipes, highlighting identity, cultural preservation, and shared community ties.
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.