Flight of the Quetzal

In her debut chapbook, Flight of the Quetzal, Evangeline presents a narrative of travel and self-exploration, detailing her experiences as a missionary in rural Guatemala. By interweaving scenes of present-day intercultural interactions with historical accounts of violence against Guatemala's indigenous populations, Evangeline explores the complexities of engaging with a culture and language that she will never truly know, despite her best efforts and intentions. At its core, Flight of the Quetzal is a celebration of a nation that has risen, time and time again, from the blood-washed trenches of defeat.