April Lopez
A. lopez is a Mexican American, first-generation poet and author from Santa Ana, California. Their work explores immigration, identity, family sacrifice, and the resilience of Latino communities. Through poetry, Lopez documents stories that are often overlooked or erased from public narratives. Their debut poetry collection, Nos Están Desapareciendo, captures the emotional realities of families living through immigration enforcement and serves as both a literary work and a record of this moment in history.
Where to find me at the festival
May 31, 2026 -
El Futuro Vive Aquí / The Future Lives Here
