Daniel Borzutzky

Daniel Borzutzky is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), with a joint appointment in English and Latin American and Latino Studies. He directs UIC’s Center for Latinx Literature of the Americas and teaches courses in Creative Writing, Literature, and Latin American/Latinx Culture.

• Born: [Data not provided]
• Current Roles: Academic, Poet, Translator
• Active Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago

Research Interests

• Contemporary Literature
• Creative Writing – Poetry
• Poetry and Poetics
• Creative Writing – Fiction
• Latinx Studies
• Translation and Latin American Literature

Publication Trends: Borzutzky’s work spans avant-garde poetry, transnational translation projects, and politically engaged literary practices. His publications frequently address themes of migration, dictatorship trauma, and ecological critique through interdisciplinary and experimental frameworks.

Scientific Awards

• Finalist, Griffin International Poetry Prize
• Winner, National Book Award for Poetry
• Winner, PEN Award for Poetry in Translation
• Winner, American Literary Translation Association’s National Translation Award

Advisory & Programming Contributions: As Founding Artistic Director of the Lit and Luz Festival, Borzutzky fosters Latinx and Latin American cultural exchange. His academic leadership includes establishing UIC’s Center for Latinx Literature of the Americas (lxla.uic.edu).