Author Benjamin Alire Saenz Dies: Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Saenz died on July 28, 2026 at age 71. He was the first Latino to receive the PEN/Faulkner Prize for his writing. His is known for his many Young Adult novels featuring Latino LGBTQ+ characters, including Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2012). Benjamin Alire Sáenz, first Latino winner of PEN/Faulkner award, dies aged 71 | Books | The Guardian.
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