Book Presentation: Emergency Exit by Martha Favila

As part of the FASMA 2026 program, the Querétaro State Secretariat of Culture and the El Nigromante Cultural Center proudly present Emergency Exit, a collection of poetry by acclaimed author Martha Favila. This special event offers an intimate literary encounter where poetry becomes a space for reflection, creativity, and meaningful dialogue between writer and audience.

More than a traditional book presentation, this event invites attendees to explore the creative journey behind the poems. Through a conversation accompanied by live readings, Martha Favila will share the places, emotions, experiences, and moments that inspired the creation of her work, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the artistic process that shaped this remarkable collection.

About the Event

The presentation combines poetry readings with an engaging discussion about the author's creative process. Participants will discover the stories behind the poems while learning how personal experiences, landscapes, and everyday moments evolved into literary expression through the power of language and imagination.

Emergency Exit explores universal human emotions through thoughtful, evocative writing that invites readers to reflect on memory, identity, and the spaces we inhabit. The collection demonstrates poetry's remarkable ability to transform ordinary experiences into profound artistic expression.

This event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with the author, gaining insight not only into the poems themselves but also into the inspiration, context, and creative vision that brought them to life.

What You Will Discover

• A presentation of Martha Favila's poetry collection Emergency Exit.
• A conversation exploring the creative process behind the book.
• Live readings of selected poems by the author.
• The stories, places, and experiences that inspired the collection.
• An inspiring encounter with contemporary poetry and literary creation.

The presentation of Emergency Exit offers a thoughtful literary experience where poetry becomes a bridge between author and audience. Through conversation, reflection, and live readings, visitors are invited to discover the enduring power of words to inspire, connect, and illuminate the human experience.