The Poet X has won the Pura Belpré award, presented annually to a Latinx writer whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latinx cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth; the Michael L. Printz award for excellence in Young Adult Literature; and, for The Poet X audiobook, the Odyssey Award for the best audiobook produced for children and /or young adults.

Xiomara’s compelling story has also earned The Poet X a 2019 Walter Award in the teen category. The Walter Awards, presented annually, recognize diverse authors whose works feature diverse main characters and address diversity in a meaningful way.