Where Heaven Sinks: Poems

By María Esquinca

2024 Andr s Montoya Poetry Prize Winner

Mar a Esquinca delivers a searing collection of poems that traverse borders--both physical and emotional. Set against the backdrop of El Paso and Ciudad Ju rez, 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1647792177
• ISBN13: 9781647792176
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 15 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher