Color Me In meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in Everything Within and In Between, a deeply honest coming-of-age story about reclaiming a heritage buried under assimilation, the bonds within families, and defining who you are for yourself. For Ri Fernández’s entire life, she’s been told, “We live in America and we speak English.” Raised by her […]
On The Hook by Francisco X. Stork
September 21, 2022 by ·
“You know I’m coming. You’re dead already.” Hector has always minded his own business, working hard to make his way to a better life someday. He’s the chess team champion, helps the family with his job at the grocery, and teaches his little sister to shoot hoops overhand. Until Joey singles him out. Joey, whose […]
Flirting With Fate by J.C. Cervantes
September 12, 2022 by ·
Ava Granados will never forgive herself for being late to her beloved nana’s deathbed. But due to a flash flood that left Ava in a fender bender with a mysterious boy, she missed her grandmother’s mystical blessing—one that has been passed between the women of her family upon death for generations. Then Nana’s ghost […]
Big Chicas Don’t Cry by Annette Chavez Macias
September 5, 2022 by ·
Four cousins navigate love, loss, and the meaning of family over the course of one memorable year in this heartfelt family drama. Cousins Mari, Erica, Selena, and Gracie are inseparable. They aren’t just family but best friends—sharing secrets, traditions, and a fierce love for their abuelita. But their idyllic childhood ends when Mari’s parents divorce, forcing […]
Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela Velez
August 29, 2022 by ·
Overachiever Luz “Lulu” Zavala has straight As, perfect attendance, and a solid ten-year plan. First up: nail her interview for a dream internship at Stanford, the last stop on her school’s cross-country college road trip. The only flaw in her plan is Clara, her oldest sister, who went off to college and sparked a massive […]
THE MANHATTAN GIRLS by GILL PAUL
August 16, 2022 by ·
It’s a 1920s version of Sex and the City, as Dorothy Parker—one of the wittiest women who ever wielded a pen—and her three friends navigate life, love, and careers in New York City. Perfect for fans of Fiona Davis, Beatriz Williams, and Renée Rosen. NEW YORK CITY 1921: The war is over, fashions are daring, and […]
Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev
July 2, 2022 by ·
From the author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors comes another, clever, deeply layered, and heartwarming romantic comedy that follows in the Jane Austen tradition—this time, with a twist on Persuasion. Chef Ashna Raje desperately needs a new strategy. How else can she save her beloved restaurant and prove to her estranged, overachieving mother that she isn’t a complete […]
Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
June 21, 2022 by ·
The Kingsley family is practically American royalty, beloved for their military heroics, political service, and unmatched elegance. When Joseph S. Kingsley III is born in 1960, he inherits the weight of that legacy. Growing up with all the Kingsley looks and charisma, Joe should have no problem taking up the mantle after his father’s untimely […]
June is Gain Perspective Month for #ReadAcrossAmerica
June 1, 2022 by ·
June is Gain Perspective Month for #ReadAcross America!! And we are thrilled to be the YA Book of the Month along with these other amazing titles!! Use these titles to help readers better understand different points of view and appreciate the perspectives and experiences of others. Elementary My Two Border Towns by David Bowles illustrated […]
WEST SIDE LOVE STORY by Priscilla Oliveras
June 1, 2022 by ·
WEST SIDE LOVE STORY by Priscilla Oliveras is HERE!! The first book in the Queens of Mariachi series is now available in print, audio & digital! “Reading a Priscilla Oliveras book is like being wrapped in a warm hug, and West Side Love Story is no exception.” -Entertainment Weekly A heart-stirring romance of […]
