“ I am good at this turning heartache into a party. “
Quotes by Yesika Salgado
Introducing Yesika Salgado
Yesika Salgado, born in 1984, is a Salvadoran-American poet based in Los Angeles, California. She is renowned for her evocative poetry that delves into themes of family, culture, body positivity, and the experiences of the Salvadoran diaspora. Growing up in Los Angeles as the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, Salgado's early life was marked by a deep engagement with literature, encouraged by her father, despite his aspirations for her to pursue a teaching career. She attended John Marshall High School but left at 18, subsequently working various retail jobs while nurturing her passion for writing.
Salgado's literary career gained momentum through her active presence on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where she shared her poetry and connected with a broad audience. Her candid and heartfelt expressions resonated widely, leading to the publication of several poetry collections. Her debut book, "Corazón" (2017), explores themes of love and identity, followed by "Tesoro" (2018), which examines her family history and cultural heritage. Her third collection, "Hermosa" (2019), addresses topics of love, loss, and gentrification.
Salgado's literary career gained momentum through her active presence on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where she shared her poetry and connected with a broad audience. Her candid and heartfelt expressions resonated widely, leading to the publication of several poetry collections. Her debut book, "Corazón" (2017), explores themes of love and identity, followed by "Tesoro" (2018), which examines her family history and cultural heritage. Her third collection, "Hermosa" (2019), addresses topics of love, loss, and gentrification.