Alejandro Andrés Zambra Infantas (Santiago, Chile,b.September 24,1975) is a Chilean poet, short story writer and novelist. He has been recognized for his talent as a young Latin American writer, chosen in 2007 as one of the "Bogotá39" (the best Latin American writers under the age of 39) and in 2010 by Granta as one of the best Spanish writers under the age of 35.