Ep. 134 Plantains and Our Becoming by Melania Luisa Marte

How does an author use poetry to explore her identity, culture, and ancestry?  In this episode, we delve deep into the poetic landscape with Melania Luisa Marte, author of the debut poetry collection, "Plantains and Our Becoming."  Melania shares her enthusiasm for poetry, the thought process behind her book, and the significance of cultural symbols in her work.<br/>BOOK: <br/>Plantains and Our Becoming by Melania Luisa Marte on Amazon or Bookshop.<br/>SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST: <br/>Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.<br/>MORE RESOURCES: <br/> Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.<br/>JOIN THE COMMUNITY:<br/>Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.Mark your calendars and register to attend The Epigraph Literary Festival.  Join us from September 21st - 23rd, 2023, for a fun virtual festival and watch authors share their new books, attend lifestyle-themed sessions, and fun literary happy hours!  For more information, past events, and to watch replays, visit: epigraphlitfest.com.  See you there!

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