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Alex Sanchez [1]

Listed as: 
Fiction Writer
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Public address: 
New York, NY
New York US
Email: 
Alex@AlexSanchez.com
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" [2] class="linkification-ext" title="Linkification: http://www.AlexSanchez.com">www.AlexSanchez.com</a> [3].

Gives readings: 
Yes
Travels for readings: 
Yes
In which languages are you fluent?: 
Spanish
Born in: 
Mexico City
Website: 
https://www.AlexSanchez.com [4]
Prizes won: 

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

Identifies as: 
LGBTQ
Latino/Latina/Latinx
Prefers to work with: 
Any

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Links
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