The Mountain in the Sea

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1. Long known for his pioneering mixtures of both Spanish and English and poetry and prose probing the confluence and conflict between diverse cultures in Latin America and the US, Cruz has now incorporated the Arabic language and North African (particularly Moroccan) culture into his new work, opening the door for a whole new audience. Like Quincy Troupe, Cruz is a dynamic performer and great interview subjecthis US tour should garner plenty of attention from both Spanish and English-language media. 2. Cruzs work is already taught in Latin American Studies and creative writing programs at both the secondary school and university levels. His poem, The Problem with Hurricanes is used on reading comprehension tests throughout the country. 3. Maraca, Cruzs most recent book, was a finalist for two prestigious awards, the Lenore Marshall and Griffin Poetry Prizes. This collection should be a strong candidate for award attention as well.

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Cruz is a two-time World Heavyweight Champion poet featured in Bill Moyers' "Language of Life" series whose most recent collection, Maraca, was a finalist for the Lenore Marshall and Griffin Poetry Prizes. Five-years-old when he moved with his family from Puerto Rico to New York, Cruz now divides his time between Morocco, Puerto Rico, and the US.