Andrea Rojas Vasquez (Loja, November 26, 1993) is an Ecuadorian poet. Her first poetry collection, “Matar a un conejo” [To Kill a Rabbit], was published in 2020. Her second book, “Llévame a casa, por favor” [Take Me Home, Please], was published in 2021. Her poetry entry, “Llámame Ismael” [Call Me Ishmael], was awarded the 2021 best poetry prize at the Ileana Espinel Cedeño International Poetry Festival held in Guayaquil.
Awards
- 2021 Best Poetry Award at the Ileana Espinel Cedeño International Poetry Festival in Guayaquil for her entry titled “Llámame Ismael” [Call Me Ishmael].
Education
- Primary school: La Porciúncula
- Secondary school: Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Calasanz
- College: Instituto Superior Tecnológica Loja (she has a degree in agro-industrial technology)
Videos
Andrea Rojas Vasquez interview on Los Cronistas
Andrea Rojas Vasquez interview on Letras Nómadas
Andrea Rojas Vasquez interview with Mundo Diners
Works
- Matar a un conejo (2020)
- Llévame a casa, por favor (2021)