Maestra by Angelina Sáenz
With her extensive experience in public schools, Angelina Saenz presents “Maestra,” a captivating collection of poems. Her work beautifully explores the complexities of classrooms, embracing hope, despair, resilience, and joy. Through poetic expressions, she delves into the vulnerability of children, the struggles faced by working-class and immigrant parents, the dedication of teachers, and the flaws within bureaucratic systems. Sáenz’s poems evoke a wide range of emotions, from anger to amusement, providing an authentic glimpse into the realities of today’s public school landscape. Embark on a journey beyond media narratives and political bias, and discover the frontline battles of children, families, and educators alongside her.
Angelina Sáenz is an award-winning educator and poet. She is a UCLA Writing Project fellow, an alumna of the VONA/Voices Workshop for Writers of Color and a Macondo Writer’s Workshop Fellow. Her poetry has appeared in venues such as Diálogo, Split this Rock, Out of Anonymity, Angels Flight Literary West, Every Other, Cockpit Revue Paris and The AcentosReview. Her debut book of poetry Edgecliff was released in December of 2021 with FlowerSongPress. Maestra, is her second collection of poetry.