José Olivarez

Citizen Illegal is a revealing portrait of life as a first generation immigrant, a celebration of Chicano joy, a shout against erasure, and a vibrant re-imagining of Mexican American life.

Citizen Illegal

this was beautiful and raw and honest and I cried.

Lizelle G

I loved every word and every beautifully broken sentence. This book redefined poetry for me — real life turned art without losing a step.

This is my first poem book and I loved it! So funny but also serious and truthful at the same time. Calling out social injustice.

Ani Velasquez

Joycelyn Ghansah

Citizen Illegal

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