About
Puerto Rican poet and children's book author who is known for his books "The Crazy Bunch", "The Essential Hits of Shorty Bon Bon" and "Smoking Lovel." His work has appeared in the New York Times magazine, and the Washington Post.
Before Fame
He attended school at Friends Seminary. His first book "Where a Nickel Costs a Dime" was published in 1996.
Trivia
He has taught at Phillips Exeter Academy. He is the winner of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Cy Twombly Award for Poetry, and the New York City Book Award. His work has also been highlighted by The New Yorker, PBS Newshour, and and NPR.
Family Life
He is married to Sandra Guzman.
Associated With
He and Benjamin Zephaniah are both poets.
