Professor Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya, considered the godfather of Chicano literature, is the author of the beloved classic Bless Me, Ultima, which was adapted into a feature film in 2013. In 2016, Anaya received the National Humanities Medal presented by President Barack Obama. His childrens books include Owl in a Straw Hat, No More Bullies!/ No Más Bullies!: Owl in a Straw Hat 2, Rudolfo Anayas The Farolitos of Christmas, The First Tortilla, Roadrunners Dance, and The Santeros Miracle. He lives in Albuquerque.

Rudolfo Anaya, considered the godfather of Chicano literature, is the author of the beloved classic Bless Me, Ultima, which was adapted into a feature film in 2013. In 2016, Anaya received the National Humanities Medal presented by President Barack Obama. His childrens books include Owl in a Straw Hat, No More Bullies!/ No Más Bullies!: Owl in a Straw Hat 2, Rudolfo Anayas The Farolitos of Christmas, The First Tortilla, Roadrunners Dance, and The Santeros Miracle. He lives in Albuquerque. See less