Acclaimed writer Luis Urrea uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urea’s humble beginning to Pulitzer Prize finalist and beloved storyteller is a story in itself. Author of 14 best-selling books and publications in all major genres, he has had three of his books chosen by 30 cities and colleges for the One Book community reading programs – Into the Beautiful North, The Devil’s Highway and The Hummingbird’s Daughter.