Crossing CulturesCruzando culturas focuses on the creation of literary works and how these works reflect the life experiences of the authors. The purpose of this book is to inspire young MexicanAmerican Hispanic and Latino people by demonstrating that education is the key to life through the example of authors who have become successful in spite of their modest beginnings. Their love for education and their drive to improve themselves has turned them into nationally and internationally known authors recognized by major publishing companies. Their books in English have been translated quickly into other languages. The interviews reveal not only the authors origins but also how they were able to overcome difficulties and challenges in their lives. The interviewed novelists include Mario Bencastro Aristeo Brito Rolando J. Daz Graciela Limn and Demetria Martnez. Interviews conducted in English with MexicanAmerican writers are included in their original English version along with a proper Spanish translation. This book comprises a valuable resource for university students who are pursuing a degree in Spanish Chicano studies and ethnic studies that facilitates understanding the various dynamics of the Hispanic experience through literature. Crossing CulturesCruzando culturas se enfoca en la creacin de obras literarias y como estas obras reflejan las experiencias de los autores. El propsito de este libro es inspirar a los jvenes MxicoAmericanos Hispanos y Latinos al demostrar que la educacin es la llave que les abre las puertas del triunfo en la vida. El ejemplo de los autores que han sido exitosos a pesar de sus races humildes les estimular a salir adelante. El amor por la educacin de estos escritores y su motivacin para mejorarse los ha convertido en autores reconocidos nacionalmente e internacionalmente por las editoriales ms reconocidas del mundo entero. Sus libros en ingls han sido traducidos a otras lenguas rpidamente. Las entrevistas revelan no solamente los orgenes