I am always excited when another 757 poet decides to publish their book! It’s a joy to watch our community grow and to hear everyone's voice. And I am so happy that Luana Portales put out this book! “Mi Casa es Mi Casa” is a journey of the self, of how one comes to love and appreciate who they are, from living alone all the way to their family culture. There are poems in this book that I have heard out loud many times, and I'm happy that I get to have them in print now. Amid