"
Of Cartography plays on poetic structure, often pushing readers to rethink how they are taking in the thoughts and words. We hear how Belin is shaking up the world of poetry."–
Native American Calling "Esther G. Belin's newest collection of poetry,
Of Cartography, is a moving and innovative work, bringing together poetry and indigenous experiences and knowledge of space."–
Transmotion "[
Of Cartography] digs into the cultural and physical representation of Navajo language, how landscape shapes identity and what it means to be Indian."–
High Country News "At once conceptual art, a poetic narrative, and a holistic exploration of locating oneself through language."–Jennifer Elise Foerster, author of
Leaving Tulsa