About
Mexican-born poet, author, and activist known for TunaLuna and other works that mix English and Spanish. He is associated with the Aztlan literary movement.
Before Fame
He moved from Mexico to California at age thirteen and later studied at Chapman University and San Diego State University.
Trivia
He undertook a personal and spiritual quest from 1995 through 1998, after which he identified with both the Catholic and Buddhist faiths.
Family Life
He married twice and fathered four children.
Associated With
He once worked for VISTA, a program created by the Lyndon B. Johnson administration.
