Giuseppe Caputo facts for kids
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Giuseppe Caputo
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| Born | 1982 (age 42–43) Barranquilla |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Education | New York University |
| Alma mater | University of Iowa |
| Notable works | Un mundo huérfano |
Giuseppe Caputo (born in 1982) is a talented writer from Colombia. He was born in Barranquilla, a city on Colombia's Caribbean coast. He has written several novels and poetry collections.
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About Giuseppe Caputo
Giuseppe Caputo studied in both Colombia and the United States. He earned special degrees in creative writing from New York University and the University of Iowa. These programs help writers improve their skills.
His Books and Poems
Giuseppe Caputo has written three novels. They are called Un mundo huérfano, Estrella Madre, and Se va un hombre. He has also published two collections of poetry. These poetry books are titled Jardín de carne and El hombre jaula y Los nacimientos de Jesús.
Working as a Writer
Besides writing books, Giuseppe Caputo also writes for the El Tiempo newspaper regularly. This is a major newspaper in Colombia. He has also worked for the Bogotá International Book Fair. This fair is a big event where people celebrate books and reading.
Recognized for His Talent
In 2017, Giuseppe Caputo received a special honor. He was chosen as one of the Bogota39. This is a group of 39 promising young writers from all over Latin America. It means he was recognized as one of the most exciting new voices in writing.
See also
In Spanish: Giuseppe Caputo para niños
