LUIS CARLOS MONTALVÁN is the New York Times bestselling author of "Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him." A writer, advocate, and consultant residing in New York City, he received a master's in journalism from Columbia University where he is presently completing a master's in strategic communications.
Captain Montalván, a seventeen-year veteran of the U.S. Army who served multiple combat tours in Iraq, was decorated with numerous awards including two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and the Combat Action Badge.
Recently, Montalván has been nominated as a finalist for a 2012 APA Audie Award beside four other nominees including Tina Fey and Michael Moore. Luis is the recipient of a 2011 Voice Award (SAMHSA/USDH&HS) and the 2011 Invisible Hero Award (IDA) for his efforts to educate the public about trauma and the real experiences of veterans and people with disabilities -- to help empower them on the journey of healing.
From issues relating to service members, veterans and their families to those pertaining to Americans with disabilities, Montalván has written for numerous publications including The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle and Military Review. He and Tuesday, his faithful service dog, regularly appear on local and national media and have been featured on NPR, C-SPAN, CNN, CBS, National Geographic and The Late Show with David Letterman.
Luis & Tuesday's journey is currently being made into a major motion picture. They travel frequently and are touring in 2012. For media or to book Luis & Tuesday for an event, please see the "Inquires" tab on this website.
