Often overlooked in the "canon" of Chicano Literature for writers such as Rudolfo Anaya and Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, Mario Suárez's writing pre-dates the Chicano literature movement in the 1960s and 1970s.
Mario Suárez's writing is often overlooked in the established canon of Chicano literature, which includes works by authors such as Rudolfo Anaya and Rolando Hinojosa-Smith.