Carlos Andrés Gómez is an acclaimed poet and performer whose words resonate deeply with audiences. His poetry, often described as prophetic and visionary, explores complex human emotions and societal issues with unflinching honesty. Drawing inspiration from his background as a social worker and teacher, Gómez brings authenticity and passion to his performances. His style is dynamic and urgent, weaving personal narratives with universal truths, establishing him as a leading voice in the contemporary poetry movement.
In his landmark debut, Carlos Andres Gomez interrogates race, gender, sexuality, and violence to explore some of the most pressing issues of our time. These poems address the complexities and nuances of toxic masculinity, assimilation, homophobia, and the joy and anguish of trying to raise Black children in America.
In Hijito—selected by Eduardo C. Corral as winner of the 2018 Broken River Prize—Carlos Andrés Gómez writes of brutality and beauty with the same urgency and with a truth that burns readily; it is a collection of survival instincts. As a vital and tender exploration and deconstruction of contemporary society, his poetry engages with America’s ever-changing landscape and the ways in which race, gender, and violence coalesce. Called “powerful, truthful, and sublime” by Cornel West, Gómez’s words are a necessary paean to hope and courage in the modern world.
Drawing from a celebrated one-man play, this memoir explores the complexities of modern masculinity through the lens of the poet and actor's personal experiences. It offers a poignant coming-of-age narrative that challenges traditional notions of manhood, inviting readers to reflect on identity, vulnerability, and personal growth in contemporary society. The author’s unique perspective provides a fresh and compelling dialogue on what it means to be a man today.