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- Author: Rudolfo Anaya
Biography
Rudolfo Alfonso Anaya (ah-NAH-yah) was born in the small village of Pastura, New Mexico, in 1937 to Martin and Rafaelita (Mares) Anaya. His father was a laborer. Anaya’s inspiration to become a writer came at an early age when he listened to his family telling stories.
After graduating from the University of New Mexico in 1963, Anaya taught in the public schools for seven years. He earned an M.A. in English in 1968 and an M.A. in counseling in 1972. He became director...
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