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Sandra Benitez
American writer

Sandra Benitez

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American writer
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Gender
Female
Age
83 years
Awards
American Book Awards
(1998)
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Biography

Sandra Benitez (March 26, 1941 in Washington D.C.) is an American novelist.

Life

Sandra Benitez was born in Sandy Ables, Washington D.C. and spent ten years of her childhood in El Salvador while her father was based there as a diplomat. She attended high school in Missouri from aged 14 and subsequently graduated with a B.S. (1962) and M.A. (1974) from Northeast Missouri State University.

In 1997 she was selected as the University of Minnesota Edelstein-Keller Distinguished Writer in Residence. In 1998 she did the Writers Community Residency for the YMCA National Writer’s Voice program. In the spring of 2001 she held the Knapp Chair in Humanities as Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of San Diego.

Awards

  • 2004 Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature.
  • 2006 United States Artists Gund Fellow
  • 1998 American Book Award, for Bitter Grounds

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Who is Sandra Benitez?
Sandra Benitez is an American author known for her novels and short stories.
What are some notable works by Sandra Benitez?
Some of Sandra Benitez's notable works include "A Place Where the Sea Remembers," "Bitter Grounds," and "The Weight of All Things."
What is "A Place Where the Sea Remembers" about?
"A Place Where the Sea Remembers" is a novel written by Sandra Benitez. It tells the story of the intertwined lives of several characters in a small fishing town in Mexico.
How has Sandra Benitez's work been received?
Sandra Benitez's work has received critical acclaim. Her writing has been praised for its vivid descriptions, lyrical prose, and emotional depth.
Has Sandra Benitez received any awards or recognition for her work?
Yes, Sandra Benitez has received several awards and recognition for her work. She was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award for Fiction and her novel "A Place Where the Sea Remembers" was selected as a notable book by the American Library Association.
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