Approach A lot of what wins first book awards from academic presses makes me barfy. Not because these are bad books but because the poems reek of safety and caution in form and or content. It is a let down, reading these books; it is… Read More
I saw Michael Martinez’ and Craig Santos Perez’ (MM introduced me to CSP’s work) books at City Lights Bookstore. City Lights! I enjoyed both of these books–Heredities and from unincorporated territory—and here they were. Does being on City Light’s shelf make you a big dog?… Read More
