Latino literature in the U.S. has a long history, dating back to the early period of conquistadors. Spanish and Latin American individuals have continued to influence the evolving landscape of the United States, in every facet, and as a result “Latino literature [became] part of the canon and mainstream culture,” said Jorge Camacho, an associate professor and Spanish Program Director at the University of South Carolina.

“Richard Blanco is an example of the legacy and Latino prevalence in literature, according to Camacho. Born in Madrid, Spain, to Cuban exiles, Blanco came to Miami in his youth and quickly pursued poetry as his chosen form of literature”, says the article publishe by Latin Post. “In early 2013, President Obama selected Blanco as the poet for his second inauguration, which made Blanco the first immigrant, Latino or openly gay individual to fulfill that role -- and the youngest. The picking of the poet proves that Blanco and many other Latino writers, performing artists and film makers make a remarkable impression on the realm of art and written works.”

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