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| Author | Richard Blanco |
|---|---|
| Language | English & Spanish |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Published | September 2014 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-242749-6 |
The Prince of Los Cocuyos is a memoir of Richard Blanco's childhood.[1] The story takes place in Westchester, Miami during the late 1970s and '80s. Blanco is known for being the first Hispanic and openly gay poet of the United States.[2] This book follows his early life as he faced cultural and identity differences within his own family and the hardships of coming of age.[3] In the memoir, he substitutes the real names of his family and friends to tell his story. For example, "Caco" is Richard's older brother Carlos.
- ^ Blanco, Richard (2014). The Prince of Los Cocuyos. United States: HarperCollins. p. 249. ISBN 978-0-06-242749-6.
- ^ "Interview: Richard Blanco on his memoir, 'The Prince of Los Cocuyos'". miamiherald. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
- ^ "Kirkus Review". July 14, 2014.