Tripas

In Tripas, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Brandon Som explores the rich tapestry of his multicultural upbringing, honoring the legacies of his Chicana grandmother and Chinese American family. Through a unique blend of heritage languages and family memories, Som crafts a dialogic poetics that reflects on the intersections of history, labor, and migration. His lyrical verse shines a light on transnational narratives, challenging the obscured stories within the context of global capitalism and envisioning a more connected, empathetic world.