Benjamin Alire Sáenz is an award-winning novelist, poet, and writer of children’s books. His many acclaimed titles include the picture books A Gift from Papá Diego, The Dog Who Loved Tortillas, and A Perfect Season for Dreaming; the young adult novels Sammy and Juliana in Hollywood and Last Night I Sang to the Monster; and the adult story collection Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club, all from Cinco Puntos Press. His Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe won the Printz Award, young adult literature’s highest honor. Ben lives and works in El Paso, Texas. Visit his website at benjaminsaenz.com.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
