María Amparo Escandón

Mexican-AmericanLiterary FictionContemporary Fictionb. 1957

María Amparo Escandón is a Mexican-born American novelist, screenwriter, and film producer known for her bilingual fiction that explores bicultural themes, particularly the Mexican-American immigration experience. Her work often features family relationships, faith, and self-discovery, and she is recognized for her innovative use of multiple narrative voices and Spanglish.

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Awards

['International Latino Book Award (2022)', 'Sundance Film Festival Latin Cinema Award (for Santitos screenplay)', 'Special Jury Award at the Rencontres Cinémas de Toulouse']