Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Summary
Benjamin Alire Sáenz was born on August 16, 1954[1], in Doña Ana County[2]. He died on July 28, 2026[3], in El Paso[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and short story writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,012 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: docent[12], young adult author[13]
- Field of work: poetry[14], children's and young adult literature[15]
- Employer: University of Texas at El Paso[16]
- Educated at: University of Iowa[17], University of Texas at El Paso[18], Stanford University[19], Las Cruces High School[20]
- Award received: Lambda Literary Award[21], American Book Awards[22], Tomás Rivera Award[23], Belpré Medal[24], Américas Award[25], PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction[26], Q140518494[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: children's and young adult literature[29]
- Commons category: Benjamin Alire Sáenz[30]
- Family name: Alire[31], Sáenz[32]
- Given name: Benjamin[33]
- Official website: https://www.benjaminsaenz.com/[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: American English[35], English[36]
- Start of work period: 1991[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
Why It Matters
Benjamin Alire Sáenz has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to him include Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe[41], a literary work[42].
FAQs
Where was Benjamin Alire Sáenz born?
Benjamin Alire Sáenz's place of birth was Doña Ana County[2].
Where did Benjamin Alire Sáenz die?
Benjamin Alire Sáenz passed away in El Paso[4].
What did Benjamin Alire Sáenz do for work?
Benjamin Alire Sáenz worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], poet[7], children's writer[8], and short story writer[9].
Where did Benjamin Alire Sáenz go to school?
Benjamin Alire Sáenz was educated at University of Iowa[17], University of Texas at El Paso[18], Stanford University[19], and Las Cruces High School[20].
What awards did Benjamin Alire Sáenz receive?
Honors received include Lambda Literary Award[21], American Book Awards[22], Tomás Rivera Award[23], and Belpré Medal[24].