The Diné Reader combines an array of literature with illuminating interviews, biographies, and photographs of featured Diné writers and artists.
Introducing
Durango's First Poet Laureate!
Esther Belin
Find out about Esther's latest accomplishment as the Poet Laureate of Durango in this Press Release
Enjoy this quick preview of Esther's poetry, writing, and artwork.
The Diné Reader combines an array of literature with illuminating interviews, biographies, and photographs of featured Diné writers and artists.
Of Cartography Poems is an exploration of identity through language. With poems ranging from prose to typographic and linguistic illustrations, this distinctive collection pushes the boundaries of traditional poetic form.
From the Belly of My Beauty is a bold new collection of poems, Belin presents a startling vision of urban California—particularly Los Angeles—contrasted with Navajo life in the Four Corners region.
Inside Looking Out is a monotype from a series on "Urban Indians."
Amongst Us implies a motion, a transiency illustrating the Federal Indian Policy of Relocation started in the 1950's.
When Deep Calls to Deep was inspired by this recent season of living during a pandemic; the image seeks answers to the taxing intensities of emotions and spirit
Hello! I would love to hear from you about my artwork and writing. Feel free to send a comment or question using this form. Thank you, Esther.