Tim Wendel (’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’05) is the author of 14 books, including Summer of ’68, Castro’s Curveball, and the family memoir Cancer Crossings. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, National Geographic, GQ, and Esquire. He has won JHU’s Excellence in Teaching Award three times and the program’s Outstanding Professional Achievement award three times. A graduate of the MA in Writing program, Tim’s other honors include the Latino History Book Award, a Notable Book Award by the State of Michigan, and an Editor’s Selection by The New York Times. His most recent work, Rebel Falls, will be published in May 2024.