About the Poets:

Mónica de la Torre was born and raised in Mexico City. Her books include Pause the Document (2025), Repetition Nineteen (2020), Public Domain (2008), and Talk Shows (2007). De la Torre has edited BOMB Magazine and the Brooklyn Rail. She teaches poetry and translation at Brooklyn College.

Rodrigo Toscano is the author of twelve poetry books, most recently WHITMAN. CANNONBALL. PUEBLA (Omnidawn), a National Poetry Series finalist. His Collapsible Poetics Theater (Fence Books) was a National Poetry Series selection. His poetry has appeared in over twenty anthologies. He is a board member of the New Orleans Poetry Festival.