Victor Villaseñor

Victor Villaseñor is a renowned Mexican-American author best known for his bestselling novel Rain of Gold.

His works, often taught in American schools, draw from his family history and personal experiences.

Villaseñor has written several other books, including memoirs that continue the story from Rain of Gold and explore his own life, particularly his struggles with dyslexia.

He has received numerous accolades for his writing, including an appointment as the founding Steinbeck Chair at Hartnell College and the National Steinbeck Center.

Villaseñor's work is celebrated for its powerful storytelling and its ability to shed light on Mexican-American culture and history.