Carolina Abreu is a Dominican writer based in Westchester, New York. Her work has been displayed at HBO's The Inspiration Rook and found homes in various publications including LNNY Blog, Harvard's Hpalabritas, Dominican Writers Association and The Ice Colony. Carolina is passionate about fostering vulnerability, self-love, liberation and acceptance. She uses her work to inspire authenticity and connection with her ancestral roots. Her debut poetry collection "Speak English, you're in America," delves into the intricate tapestry of belonging, weaving through her childhood, family, trauma, relationships and self-discovery, ultimately asserting that belonging is a choice she makes.