Antonio Orlando Rodríguez (born Ciego de Ávila, 30 June 1956) is a Cuban writer, journalist and critic.[1] Born in Havana, he studied journalism at the University of Havana. The author of numerous books for children and young adults, he also writes literary fiction for grown-ups. He won the Premio Alfaguara for his 2008 novel Chiquita, based on the life of Espiridiona Cenda.
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