Come gather and hear decolonized verses, spanglish poesia, Latine spokenword, Pocho poems and neighborhood chisme at Speaking Axolotl, the Bay Area’s long running monthly Latine Reading series. 10 slot open mic goes up a las 6:50PM. Open mic poets have 7 minutes to read.

This month’s feature is Lidia Yadira

BIO;

Hola! Mi nombre es Lidia! I was born in Mexico and grew up in Hollister, California. I currently live in San Francisco, and I am a painter, poet and teatrista! I recently began working on public murals and completed my first one this past April. I hope to continue painting and bring more stories to life through art and poems! 

Most of my poems are written in Spanish because it’s the language I connect with most and the one in which I best understand myself. My writing focuses on my experiences as a first-generation Latina woman in the United States. I write about my life as a mujer, navigating identity, love, and personal growth. I also write about my Latine community, my ancestors, and my family both past and present. My work honors their experiences as trabajadores de la tierra both in the U.S. and Mexico, and their lucha for their family’s well being. I have shared my poems with my friends, family members and at community events. 

I also care deeply about community health and believe in the power of collective support and healing. I am currently working toward my degree with the goal of becoming an elementary school psychologist, while blending in all of my passions!!! 

NOTA; Speaking Axolotl is a BIPOC reading series which means black and brown poets ONLY on the mic. Whyte folks are more than welcome to listen and enjoy but their presence is not requiered.