Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Bard of the U.S.-Mexico Border, Dies at 71

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner Award and author of the acclaimed YA novel 'Aristotle and Dante,' has died at 71. He was known for exploring queer themes and Chicano life.

8 Aug, 10:00 — 8 Aug, 10:00

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Exploring queer themes and Chicano life, he became a bard of the U.S.-Mexico border

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, who has died at 71, was the first Latino to win the PEN/Faulkner. His YA novel “Aristotle and Dante” brought him international fame.

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Bard of the U.S.-Mexico Border, Dies at 71

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Exploring queer themes and Chicano life, he became a bard of the U.S.-Mexico border

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