In his collection, Ubaldo Teque, Jr., takes us on a journey that navigates solitude, regret, and wants of the incarcerated. He writes of family memories that bring us to the ancestors and to lush, Guatemalan childhoods. Niño Inmigrante is a reminder that poetry can save our lives and lead us toward a healing, written in the darkness and with a cleansing, blazing light.
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These stories arrive by mail.
Every month, a physical envelope arrives at your door, postmarked from San Quentin Village, California. Inside, you will find original artwork, writing, and recipes from real contributors, along with a personal letter from me, Diane Kahn, founder of Humans of San Quentin, about the people who made them. You read it. You keep it.
Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.
📬 Join the Mail ClubMeet the Author
Ubaldo
- Age:
- 50
- Incarcerated:
- 22 years
- Housed:
- California Medical Facility
- Location:
- Vacaville, California
