Daniel Alarcón is a Peruvian-American author known for his explorations of the social and cultural landscapes of Latin America through his writing. Born in Lima, Peru, in 1977 and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alarcón's work often blurs the lines between fiction and non-fiction as he delves into issues of migration, displacement, and identity. He has published several novels and short story collections, with his work being translated into multiple languages. Notable works include "Lost City Radio," "At Night We Walk in Circles," and "The King Is Always Above the People." Alarcón has received various accolades for his writing, including being named one of The New Yorker's 20 under 40 writers to watch. In addition to his literary work, he is a co-founder of Radio Ambulante, a Spanish-language podcast that tells Latin American stories from across the hemisphere.