Mercedes IbAñez
Poet, Playwright, Author
Biography
Mercedes Ibáñez is a poet and retired psychologist who was born in Perú and who has lived in Davis, California since 1976. The author of five books of poetry, Ibáñez won the National Award in Literature (Perú) in 1971. Ibáñez’s translation of Ezra Pound’s “Hugh Selwyn Mauberley” was published in 1973. Her 1977 book Caterpillars/Collective was introduced by Kate Millett. The mother of two daughters, and a grandmother of four, Ibáñez is a crowd-favorite at the Poetry Night Reading Series at the Natsoulas Gallery in Davis.
Book cover designed by Linda Degastaldi.
Poems from the Roof
Ibáñez's latest book of poetry is Poems from the Roof, a collection of poems from every day life.
Praise received:
"Mercedes’ poetry ... is a topography of emotions and personal experiences. Her poetic voice captivates and wraps us with irony and reflexion. Her images are colloquial and evocative. Her poems last and reach unexpected level of awareness. They are born to be listened to." ~Juan Morillo Ganoza, Peruvian Novelist
"Mercedes’ collection of poems ... delight and surprise our inner children but also tell stories that strike deep truths. 'Balloons' and 'The Visit' leave me imagining the leash of a balloon and crashed grapes in my palm in a way I didn’t expect." ~Dr. Norelyn Parker, California Poet
contact info
Contact Mercedes Ibáñez
poetry readings
purchase of books
To purchase a book follow these instructions:
Submit $25 USD through Venmo (@mercedes-wordtree) and indicate "Book purchase" in the memo line
Email Mercedes Ibanez your shipping address and reference your venmo payment
The $25 USD will cover domestic shipping and handling costs for one book. If you wish to purchase more than one book, email Mercedes first to receive a quote.
