Benjamin Alire Sáenz
@BenjaminASaenz
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Educator, Poet, Writer, Artist & Activist.
El Paso, TX
Joined October 2011
Finished writing my new young adult novel. Writing. gets easier after wrestling with words for more than four decades. But easier doesn’t mean easy. Writing reminds me of the many ways I’ve failed. I have, however, learned how to love. That matters.
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I haven’t posted here for a long time. What the F!!! Is Donald Trump doing in my home page. And who are people who are reposting his nonsense? Trump followers, I invite you to leave my page.
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Saturday, I’m giving a reading in my new gallery. Proud of an awesome space, a perfect venue for readings and performances. Check out my latest paintings. 7:00. Q&A & Reception afterwards. Let’s celebrate!
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Today I turn 70! Anybody want to dance? Let’s all say LOVE together.
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In 3 days, I will leave the 60th decade of my life & slouch toward the 70th decade of breathing, crying & laughing on this lovely earth. I just survived my 2nd bout of THE COVID. Still writing, still painting, still pissing off those on the right.
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This is my favorite feel good fun song that I love to hear over and over during Pride month. Happy Pride! Dance! Dance! I love you all!. Village People - YMCA OFFICIAL Music Video 1978 via @YouTube.
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The Wittliff has generously offered to become the guardian of my literary legacy. Born out of passion and discipline and struggle, my life’s work has come to rest in the heart of Texas. Exile has given way to belonging.
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I’m working on a new novel. & everyone asks, it’s the third Ari & Dante book! Yes?! & I say NO. & then I hear a sigh of “who cares” indifference. So maybe I shouldn’t say I’m working on a new novel. But, hey! I’m working on a new novel. Chuy sends love
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I am so proud to be a part of this collaborative effort.
Inspired by diverse discussions, our collaboration has opened the door to an immersive performance merging visual art, music, dance & spoken word. Text by @BenjaminASaenz reflects human resilience, forgiveness & regeneration. Learn more on our website:
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If you haven’t caught the Ari & Dante movie, you might want to take a trip to Mesilla, NM Thursday evening if you live in the area.
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Arthouse Cinema in Historic Mesilla, New Mexico Fountain Theatre Now Playing DRAMA DADDIO A woman taking a cab ride from JFK engages in a conversation with ...
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There is a reason why this man is my hero. Just read:.
FULL CIRCLE: I dedicated my last story for @dallasnews to my father, a bracero. His sacrifice for a better gave me opportunity to become a writer to tell his story & that of others. The bones of buildings are the aching bones of my bracero father
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RT @ajcorchado: FULL CIRCLE: I dedicated my last story for @dallasnews to my father, a bracero. His sacrifice for a better gave me opportun….
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Between 1951 and 1964, the camp housed eager sons of Mexico, who trekked north to be adopted by U.S. employers. Many of the young men worked in cotton fields...
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Today is STAY SWEET DAY. If you stay sweet, people and dogs will want to kiss you & you will attract hummingbirds. So HAPPY STAY SWEET DAY & stay sweet.
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Looking forward to this!.
BENJAMIN ALIRE SÁENZ.Award-Winning American Poet, Novelist, and Writer of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secret of the Universe. Friday, October 20, 2023.Talk: 3:00 PM | The Loft.Book Signing/Reception: 4:30 PM | Comunidad, CCC. register:
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RT @arianddanteupd: 😍Love to see #AriandDanteMovie on this list of 39 Major 2023 Movies Based on Books in @VanityFair 🎞️📚. Check out the fu….
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What an honor it is to see Ari and Dante included on this list! Thank you, @VanityFair!.
Book adaptations can be some of the most thrilling movie releases of the year, and VF’s got your guide to this year’s most anticipated book-to-screen transitions. See the full list:
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RT @SimonAudio: This #HispanicHeritageMonth, listen to the massively talented @Lin_Manuel narrate the audiobook edition of bestselling auth….
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RT @arianddanteupd: 🇩🇪 Hallo Germany! #AriandDanteMovie is coming your way. 🎬Don't miss your chance to see Aristotle and Dante at the @film….
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