DAVID CRUZ

David Cruz is a writer and PhD candidate in Hispanic Studies at the University of Washington. He holds an MFA in Bilingual Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. His work explores the intersections of poetry, migration, and digital humanities, with a focus on Central American and Mexican literary production.

He is the author of three books: A ella le gusta llorar mientras escucha The Beatles (published in Spain and translated into English in the United States), Trasatlántico (Luis Cardoza y Aragón Prize), and Natación nocturna (National Young Creation Award, Costa Rica). His work has been recognized internationally, including the Manuel Acuña International Poetry Prize (2021) for Lazarus, a Gold Medal at the International Latino Book Awards for Cine Fractal, and as a finalist for the Montreal International Poetry Prize (2020).

His interdisciplinary interests also extend to experimental and visual practices, including Ritus, a digital creative platform exploring visual and literary expression.

In addition to his academic work, he has taught creative writing and Spanish language courses at the University of Washington and has led bilingual writing workshops for diverse communities. He previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Rio Grande Review, a bilingual literary journal, and collaborates with literary and cultural publications.