Xiomara Batista is a fictional character from the novel "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo. She is a Dominican-American teenager living in New York City who struggles with her identity, family expectations, and her passion for poetry. Xiomara uses writing as a way to express her feelings and navigate the challenges of adolescence. Throughout the story, Xiomara faces cultural and societal pressures, particularly from her strict mother, who has traditional views. As she discovers her voice through spoken word poetry, she learns to embrace her individuality and assert her right to express herself creatively.