Rudy Ruiz | |
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| Born | Rodolfo Ruiz Brownsville, Texas |
| Occupation | Author, entrepreneur |
| Nationality | American |
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| Notable works | Adelante, Seven for the Revolution, The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez, Valley of Shadows |
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Rudy Ruiz is an American writer, advocate, and social entrepreneur. Ruiz is known for writing The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez and Valley of Shadows, magical realism novels which received critical acclaim and literary awards.[1][2] In 2014, Ruiz authored Seven for the Revolution, a book that explores the "hard lives of Latinos and the fraught relations between their native and adoptive countries."[3] The book won Best Popular Fiction–English and Best First Book in Fiction at the 2014 International Latino Book Awards.[4] Ruiz is also a regular special contributor to CNN[5][6] and co-founder of Interlex, an advertising and marketing agency whose work is focused on "public sector, non-profit, and socially conscientious marketing for multicultural audiences." Interlex is one of the 50 largest U.S. Hispanic advertising agencies, according to AdAge.[7]
- ^ "San Antonio author Rudy Ruiz talks about his debut novel 'The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez'". San Antonio Express-News. September 16, 2020.
- ^ "Watch: Rudy Ruiz discusses his new book, The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez". Rio Grande Guardian. August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Seven for the Revolution". Kirkus Reviews. September 4, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ Victoria Brito (July 20, 2014). "Local author wins big at Latino book articles". Brownsville Herald. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ Rudy Ruiz (October 5, 2014). "Commentary: A fat tax is a healthy idea". CNN. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ Rudy Ruiz (July 24, 2014). "Opinion: Shift U.S. priorities closer to home". CNN. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
- ^ "50 Largest Hispanic Agencies". Adage. Retrieved November 23, 2014.