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ⓘ About Benjamin Alire Saenz
Benjamin Aire Sarez was born on August 6 1954 at Old Picacho, New Mexico. He is the fourth out of seven children. Saenz was brought up on a small farm, which is located in Mesilla, New Mexico. He attended Las Cruz High School and graduated in the year 1972. After completing his high school education, he joined St. Thomas Seminary, which is located in Denver, Colorado, where he majored in philosophy and humanity. In the year 1977, he studied theologyin Belgium at the University of Louvain. He later on served as a priest in El Paso for several years before later on leaving the order. In the year 1985, he decided to return to school, thereby attending the University of Texas, where he majored in English and Creative writing. A year after, Saenz was awarded with a Stagner Fellowship.
All Book Series by Benjamin Alire Saenz
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
A Perfect Season for Dreaming / Un tiempo perfecto para soñar
Book 2 of 4 · published 2008
Given: Photographs and Dispatches from El Paso Cemeteries
Single-title series · published 2026
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Benjamin Alire Saenz?
Benjamin Aire Sarez was born on August 6 1954 at Old Picacho, New Mexico. He is the fourth out of seven children. Saenz was brought up on a small farm, which is located in Mesilla, New Mexico.
Which Benjamin Alire Saenz series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Aristotle and Dante series, the earliest of Benjamin Alire Saenz's multi-book series: it opens with Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2012) and runs to 2 books across 2012–2021, ending with Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World (2021).
How many books has Benjamin Alire Saenz written?
Benjamin Alire Saenz has 25 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2026. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Aristotle and Dante series with 2 books — and 23 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Benjamin Alire Saenz's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Benjamin Alire Saenz's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Aristotle and Dante (2012–2021, 2 books).
How are Benjamin Alire Saenz's books organised into series?
This guide splits Benjamin Alire Saenz's 25 books into 1 named series and 23 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Aristotle and Dante (2 books, 2012–2021).