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Benjamin Alire Sáenz (born August 16, 1954) is an American poet, novelist, and writer of children's books . Early life and education. Sáenz was raised near Las Cruces, New Mexico. [1] . He earned a BA in Humanities and Philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado and a MA in creative writing from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz (born 16 August 1954) is an award-winning American poet, novelist and writer of children's books. He was born at Old Picacho, New Mexico, the fourth of seven children, and was raised on a small farm near Mesilla, New Mexico.
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American poet, novelist, and children’s author Benjamin Alire Sáenz was born and raised in New Mexico. He earned a BA in Humanities and Philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, Colorado, studied theology at the University of Louvain in Louven, Belgium, and was a priest in El Paso, Texas for a…
May 6, 2013 · Benjamin Alire Sáenz, a Chicano and gay writer, talks about his short-story collection Everything Begins & Ends at the Kentucky Club, which explores life on the border. He discusses his influences, his vision, and his awards.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz (born 16 August 1954) is an award-winning American poet, novelist and writer of children's books. He was born at Old Picacho, New Mexico, the fourth of seven children, and was raised on a small farm near Mesilla, New Mexico. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1972.
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Learn about the life and work of Benjamin Alire Sáenz, a New Mexico-born poet and novelist who writes about the borderland culture and his personal struggles. He has won several awards, including the PEN/Faulkner Award and the American Book Award.
"Benjamin Alire Sáenz‘s The Dog Who Loved Tortillas, with vibrant clay illustrations by Geronimo Garcia, will be a hit with any kid who has ever begged his parents for a dog." — New West
