More Salt than Diamond: Poems

Aline Mellos debut poetry collection, More Salt Than Diamond, is a powerful testament to the power of finding a home and addressing cultural issues on a global scale. Mellos uses sharp language to crack open a life in multitudes, shining a rare light on the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the diaspora.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2022
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Aline Mellos debut poetry collection, More Salt Than Diamond, is a powerful testament to the power of finding a home. Born in Brazil, Mellos immigrated to the United States in 1997 as an undocumented woman during a time of immense flux and tension. Through her poetry, she explores her struggles while also addressing broader cultural issues on an inclusive and global scale.

Mellos' debut collection is lyrical, moving, deeply emotional, and sometimes painful to read. She employs exquisitely sharp yet widely accessible language to crack open a life in multitudes, shining a rare light on what it means to be a Brazilian immigrant in diaspora, stretched thin between borders and fraught with family tension yet belonging nowhere.

With her poised talent, Mellos is poised to not only change the face of Latinx poetry in years to come but also redefine the power of undocumented creators and artists. Her work is a testament to the resilience and creativity of those who navigate the complexities of immigration and identity.

Weight: 116g
Dimension: 127 x 202 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781524871024