"
a thousand voices whispering
is a living archive of memory, grief, and resilience. It is an intimate chorus of voices carried across oceans and generations. Through poetry that moves like both prayer and testimony, Biala transforms family histories of migration, trauma, and survival into sanctuaries of connection and courage. Immediately personal and collective, this collection insists on remembering, even when remembering hurts, and shows how poetry can document, heal, and sustain. It is a vital contribution to the literature of diaspora and survival, a book that will linger like a song refusing silence."
- Tshaka Campbell
Santa Clara County Poet Laureate Emeritus
A THOUSAND VOICES WHISPERING by Arlene Biala. Published by Sampaguita Press, 2025.