peluda

One of the most original performance poets of her generation, Melissa Lozada-Oliva has captivated crowds across the country & online with her vivid narratives. Humorous & biting, personal & communal, self-deprecating & unapologetically self-loving, peluda (meaning “hairy” or “hairy beast”) is the poet at her best.The book explores the relationship between femininity & body hair as well as the intersections of family, class, the immigrant experience, Latina identity, & much more, all through Lozada-Oliva’s unique lens & striking voice. Peluda is a powerful testimony on body image & the triumph over taboo.°°° Melissa Lozada-Oliva is the child of Guatemalan & Colombian immigrants & the author of Dreaming of You, Candelaria, & peluda. Her work has been featured in NPR, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, PAPER, Armani Beauty, & more. She is a member of the band Meli & the Specs. She holds an MFA in poetry from NYU & lives in New York City. One of the most original performance poets of her generation, Melissa Lozada-Oliva has captivated crowds across the country and online with her vivid narratives. Humorous and biting, personal and communal, self-deprecating and unapologetically self-loving, peluda (meaning “hairy” or “hairy beast”) is the poet at her best. The book explores the relationship between femininity and body hair as well as the intersections of family, class, the immigrant experience, Latina identity, and much more, all through Lozada-Olivaâ€TMs unique lens and striking voice. Peluda is a powerful testimony on body image and the triumph over taboo.