Flight of the Quetzal

<p>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.</p>