Joshua Jennifer Espinoza

About the Author

Joshua Jennifer Espinoza is a visionary poet and essayist whose work fearlessly explores the intersections of gender, race, and identity in contemporary American literature. Born and raised in the Southwest, Espinoza draws from her experiences as a trans Latina to craft intimate, unflinching narratives that challenge societal norms and celebrate queer resilience. Her writing has appeared in prestigious outlets such as Poetry, American Poetry Review, and The New Yorker, earning her fellowships from Lambda Literary and the National Endowment for the Arts. As a prominent voice in queer poetry, Espinoza's contributions to anthologies like Nepantla: An Anthology Dedicated to Queer Poets of Color highlight her commitment to amplifying marginalized stories, making her an essential figure for readers seeking bold, transformative verse.