A talks about the transformative power of The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, exploring how it reshaped the landscape of poetry for her. She reflects on her favorite poems that resonate like echoes, the characters who linger long after the pages turn, and the moments of revelation that forever altered her perspective. A concludes with a thoughtful introduction to our local guest, Christina Santiago, whose book, You Can Go to Hell and Back, promises a journey of resilience.