Rodrigo Hasbún is a distinguished author, hailing from Bolivia, who has gained popularity for his works of historical fiction, culture, and literature & fiction. He was born in 1981 in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and has since written several successful books and short stories. Hasbún's writing career took off with his inclusion in Bogota 39, a list of the best writers of Latin American origin under the age of 35, as chosen by the Hay Festival. His work has also earned him the recognition of being named one of Granta's Best Young Novelists of the Spanish Language.
Hasbún has written several highly regarded books, including "Bogota 39," "Affections," and "Highway." His writing has also been featured in numerous prestigious literary magazines such as McSweeney's, Words Without Borders, Granta, and Zoetrope. His book "Affections" has been particularly successful, earning him the PEN Award and being published in twelve different languages worldwide. In addition to his novels, Hasbún has also written several short stories, two of which have been adapted into films.
In addition to his accomplishments as a writer, Hasbún has also been recognized for his contributions to the literary world. He was named one of the Best Young Novelists of the Spanish Language by Granta and was also selected for Bogotá 39, a list of the best Latin American writers under the age of 39. Hasbún's work has been translated into twelve different languages, and he has written for a variety of well-known literary magazines. He currently resides in Houston, Texas, where he continues to write and contribute to the literary world.