Rudolfo Anaya, considered the godfather of Chicano literature, is the author of the beloved classic Bless Me, Ultima, which was adapted into a feature film in 2013. In 2016, Anaya received the National Humanities Medal presented by President Barack Obama. His childrens books include Owl in a Straw Hat, No More Bullies!/ No Más Bullies!: Owl in a Straw Hat 2, Rudolfo Anayas The Farolitos of Christmas, The First Tortilla, Roadrunners Dance, and The Santeros Miracle. He lives in Albuquerque.
