Summary: José Olivarez is a poet, educator and performer. He co-hosts the podcast “The Poetry Gods” and his debut collection, “Citizen Illegal,” received widespread critical acclaim and was a finalist in the 2019 PEN Awards. Born in Chicago to Mexican immigrant parents, José was raised with his three younger brothers in Calumet City. In this week’s episode, José recites his poems & talks to Ali about their meaning, how he uses them to communicate with his parents, and his mother’s solution for all
