A young woman speaks out against her wealthy abuser in this riveting YA novel from one of Ghana’s most celebrated children’s book authors. When Amerley is offered a job working for one of her mother’s old school friends, she knows she has to accept. Her wages will feed her family, help her sisters stay in […]
Ophelia After All by: Racquel Marie
March 1, 2022 by ·
A teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, a hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by author Racquel Marie. Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys – way too many boys. Her friends and parents make fun of her […]
Read Across America 2022!!
February 28, 2022 by ·
It is Read Across America Week 2022! This celebration was started in 1998 and is celebrated nation wide in schools, libraries and communities everywhere. Although we celebrate one full week in March, Read Across America is celebrated all year long with an amazing calendar of books with cultural themes. As we celebrate a nation of […]
Serena Singh Flips the Script by: Sonya Lalli
February 23, 2022 by ·
Things are going according to plan for Serena. She’s smart, confident, and just got a kick-ass new job at a top advertising firm in Washington, D.C. Even before her younger sister gets married in a big, traditional wedding, Serena knows her own dreams don’t include marriage or children. But with her mother constantly encouraging her […]
Daddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson Ill. by E. B. Lewis
February 22, 2022 by ·
A moving tribute to the joy and grounding that fathers bring to their children’s lives. What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he […]
MÁS ALLÁ DE LA FRONTERA by Margarita Longoria
February 21, 2022 by ·
I am so bad and didn’t even post our anthology in SPANISH!!! Here it is guys! MÁS ALLÁ DE LA FRONTERA!!! It is such an honor to have this book out in the world and in SPANISH as well. I am so grateful. 🙂
Ramon & Julieta by Alana Quintana Albertson
February 17, 2022 by ·
When fate and tacos bring Ramón and Julieta together on the Day of the Dead, the star-crossed pair must make a choice: accept the bitter food rivalry that drives them apart or surrender to a love that consumes them. Ramón Montez always achieves his goals. Whether that means collecting Ivy League degrees or growing his […]
COVER REVEAL! West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras
September 21, 2021 by ·
A heart-stirring romance of star-crossed love, feuding familias, and the bonds of sisterhood by USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras. West Side Love Story Shorter tag lines: Let the battle of the mariachi bands–and hearts–begin. An old feud, forbidden love, and sweet mariachi music.
COVER REVEAL!!! The Keeper by Guadalupe Garcia McCall
September 17, 2021 by ·
Oregon was a bad idea. James has known this from the second his parents told him about their seemingly perfect new house in the perfectly friendly town of Brentville. Of course, even he couldn’t have predicted just how bad— and terrifying—their new lives would be. No sooner have James and his family arrived in their […]
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY LIVING BEYOND BORDERS!
August 17, 2021 by ·
Today is the official Book Birthday of LIVING BEYOND BORDERS: GROWING UP MEXICAN IN AMERICA!! I am so thrilled to finally have this collection in the world!! I am so proud of all the work the contributors of this book gave of themselves, it was a true work of heart. My hope in curating this […]
