Where Heaven Sinks: Poems by María Esquinca
University of Nevada Press, September 2025
In Where Heaven Sinks, María Esquinca delivers a searing collection of poems that traverse borders — both physical and emotional. Set against El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, these experimental works weave fragmented verses, striking imagery, and bold typography to confront the brutal realities of immigration and identity. Esquinca exposes injustice while celebrating resilience and hope. Her work is shaped by the intersection of cultures, histories, and experiences of the US-Mexico borderlands. Each poem is a tribute to those who have endured and a call to challenge oppressive systems. Where Heaven Sinks is a love letter, a memorial for the lost, and a testament to the transformative power of language.
