I am thrilled & humbled beyond belief that one of my literary heroes, Eduardo C. Corral, has selected my chapbook, “Hijito,” as the winner of the 2018 Broken River Prize. Thank you to Platypus Press for believing in my work. It brings me tremendous joy to say—I have a book coming in 2019!!!
#latinxpoetry
“I really appreciate the depth of vulnerability and self-reflection in Carlos’ book. Both around his experiences as a man and specifically as a Latinx man.”—Matt McGorry
What a wonderful surprise to find this glowing 10-part post by actor Matt McGorry yesterday on Instagram championing my memoir, Man Up: Reimagining Modern Manhood.
I’m humbled by and grateful beyond words for his shoutout.
You can read it in its entirety here (with highlighted passages from my book and all):
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOiV1Ohbg_/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1ab1dby6hrnxc
It’s incredible to be an #AXEPartner and stand up in front of the next generation with AXE and KYLE celebrating the importance of accepting others and yourself. #SeniorOrientation #FindYourMagic
@ Ventura High School (Ventura, CA) #CarlosOnTour
Stunned—out of nearly 2,000 submissions from around the world, my poem, “Underground,” was selected by Julie Kane as the winner of the 2018 Atlanta Review International Poetry Prize. Speechless.
#BackToWork
