“Leal was one of the first scholars to teach Chicano literature at the university level,” Fuentes said. “He legitimized it, gave it the recognition it deserved.” For his work, Leal was honored with a ...

Among his many literary works are Always and Other Poems, The Harvest-La Cosecha, and Chicano Literature: A Dynamic Intimacy. His dedication and accomplishments did much to create new and important ...