For All of Us, One Today: An Inaugural Poet's Journey

The narrative intertwines Richard Blanco's personal journey as a Latino immigrant and openly gay man with his experiences as the inaugural poet in 2013. It captures the exhilaration of receiving the call from the White House and the emotional process of creating his inaugural poem, "One Today," along with two other commissioned works, all presented with Spanish translations. Blanco reflects on his role as a public voice and the transformative power of poetry, emphasizing themes of hope and unity in the evolving American identity.