Alex Sanchez

Author's Bio

Alex Sanchez received his master's degree in guidance and counseling from Old Dominion University. For many years he worked as a youth and family counselor and probation officer. When not writing, Alex tours the world talking with teens, librarians, and educators about the importance of teaching tolerance and integrity. Originally from Mexico, Alex now lives in Miami, Florida. Visit Alex at <a href="http://www.AlexSanchez.com" class="linkification-ext" title="Linkification: http://www.AlexSanchez.com">www.AlexSanchez.com</a>.

Publications and Prizes

Books:

Boyfriends with Girlfriends (Simon & Schuster, 2011), Bait (Simon & Schuster, 2009), The God Box (Simon & Schuster, 2007), Getting It (Simon & Schuster, 2006), Rainbow Road (Simon & Schuster, 2005), So Hard to Say (Simon & Schuster, 2004), Rainbow High (Simon & Schuster, 2003), Rainbow Boys (Simon & Schuster, 2001)

Prizes:

American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults; Lambda Literary Award; New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age; Myers Outstanding Book Award; Publishers Weekly Flying Start; International Reading Association Young People's Choice; Florida Book Award; Lambda Literary Foundation Outstanding Mid-Career Novelists' Prize; Tomas Rivera Mexican-American Children's Book Award

Alex Sanchez Resume

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Listing last updated: June 10, 2011

More Information

Listed as:

Fiction Writer

Gives readings?

Yes

Travels for readings?

Yes

Identifies as:

G/L/B/T, Latino/Latina

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

Spanish

Born in:

Mexico City

Agent:

Miriam Altshuler

Reviews, Recordings, and Interviews

Alex Sanchez speaking at conference