Tarta Americana

Tarta Americana is a collection of poems inspired by legendary singer Ritchie Valens, exploring themes of race, identity, desire, and survival outside conventional narratives. Through Valens's figure across time and bodies, the poems confront contemporary issues such as neurodiversity, gender, and the recent rise of white nationalism in the U.S. While delving into personal and collective memory, the work seeks to find compassion and joy amid ongoing political and social struggles, blending lyrical intensity with a quest for hope and understanding.