The Prince of Los Cocuyos

Growing up in a Cuban exile family in Miami during the 1970s and '80s, Richard Blanco explores his complex journey of self-discovery in this memoir. He reflects on his cultural, artistic, and sexual identities, navigating the challenges of being the first Latino and openly gay inaugural poet of the United States. The narrative is both prismatic and lyrical, offering a rich and personal account of his experiences and the influences that shaped his understanding of his place in America.