Rudolfo Anaya Wrote A Chicano Classic

“Bless Me, Ultima” addresses the big philosophical questions of life.

“Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya is a book that can be found on your abuela’s bookshelf, in the hands of a middle schooler, or on the list of most commonly challenged books in the United States. Since its publication in 1972, “Bless Me, Ultima” has captured the hearts of a wide population, and found a special place in the hearts of Chicanos.

Anaya’s f…