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PALABRAS: Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco Follows His Spirit, Creative Curiosities

Richard Blanco, author of "City of a Hundred Fires" and "The Prince of Los Cocuyos: A Miami Childhood," is "a reluctant poet" who habitually seizes the adoration of the American public with winning, relatable poetry. With a great deal of success under his belt already, the 47-year-old inaugural poet is just getting started.

PALABRAS: Richard Blanco, Cuban American Poet and Storyteller, Explores Home and Cuban Indentity

Nov 02, 2015 04:52 PM EST By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Richard Blanco, acclaimed Cuban American poet and storyteller, joined Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York and Americas Society Council of the Americas on the evening of Friday, Oct. 30 in New York City to read excerpts from his witty and charming memoir, "The Prince of Los Cocuyos: Miami Childhood."

Cuban-American Poet Richard Blanco to Read Poem at Re-Opening of US Embassy in Havana

Aug 13, 2015 03:52 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Cuban-American poet Richard Blanco, who has publicized he's "made in Cuba, assembled in Spain, imported to the USA," announced via Facebook on Wednesday that he will read a new poem at the re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday.