Rudolfo Anaya (1937-2020) is the acclaimed author of the classic coming of age novel, Bless Mi Última, and many other works including novels, short stories, plays and children’s books. In 2016, President Obama honored him with the National Humanities Award. In this Latinopia Plática, Denise Chávez, a noted author in her own right and also a native New Mexican, remembers her friend and mentor.