Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on December 31, 1968)

Happy Birthday, Junot Díaz! May your day be filled with as much brilliance and humor as Yunior's adventures—and hopefully fewer awkward family moments. Every masterpiece from you has given us unforgettable laughs, insights into Dominican life, and stories so relatable they remind us we all share a little bit of that glorious madness.

Recently celebrating continued success by inspiring students and fellow writers alike—your vivid storytelling never ceases to amaze. Keep dazzling us in true Dominican style: loud laughter, award-winning charm, impeccable prose—accompanied by just enough mischief to keep things interesting. Here's wishing our favorite literary maestro many more chapters ahead!