Poet Yesika Salgado on Community and Spirituality in Writing
On this episode we are joined by Yesika Salgado, a Los Angeles based Salvadoran poet who writes about her family, her culture, her city, and her fat body.
We talk about the importance of community spaces of all kinds, why she rides so hard for her native L.A, and deep dive into creative expression - from breaking through blocks to the spirituality behind it all.
Salgado is a two time National Poetry Slam finalist and the recipient of the 2020 International Latino Book Award in Poetry.Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Univision, CNN, NPR, and many…
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