Amada

Amada is collection of bilingual poetry that weaves together memory, identity, and intergenerational healing. Through five powerful sections—amada herencia, amada hija, amada encinta, amada madre y esposa, and amada rompecadenas—Amy Lopez speaks as daughter, mother, and cycle-breaker. Her voice is tender and bold, aching and resilient, moving fluidly between English and Spanish to capture the nuances of her Salvadoran-American experience. Lopez invites readers into an intimate world shaped by immigration, generational trauma, motherhood, and faith. Each poem is a fragment of survival and rebirth, filled with love for ancestors and hope for future generations. Amada is not just a name—it is a declaration: “you are loved.” Perfect for readers of Latin poetry, those navigating healing and identity, and anyone who has ever longed to be fully seen.