Blanco, Richard

"The diverse poems in this collection form a mosaic of seemingly varied topics: the Pulse Nightclub massacre; an unexpected encounter on a visit to Cuba; the forced exile of 8,500 Navajos in 1868; the arrival of a young Chinese woman at Angel Island in 1938; the incarceration of a gifted writer; and the poet's abiding love for his partner, who he is finally allowed to wed. But despite each poem's unique subject matter or occasion, all are fundamentally asking one overwhelming question: how to love this country?"--Provided by publisher.

The memoir of American writer Richard Blanco in which he reflects on his childhood, sexuality, and artistic identity.

Contains the poem Richard Blanco wrote for President Barack Obama's second presidential inauguration, accompanied by illustrations.

In this collection of poetry, Richard Blanco explores the ideal of home and the connections we seek through place, culture, family, love, and art.

The poet shares his memories of writing the fifth inaugural poem in history, discusses what it means to be a Latino immigrant and openly gay man, and reveals his vision for poetry's new role in the nation's consciousness.