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Most anticipated YA books of 2021 – YA books I can’t wait to read!

It’s that time of year to start turning my attention to what new books are on the horizon, and what my most anticipated YA books of 2021 are. One of the best things about writing young adult books is being tapped into all the good and interesting work being done in the genre. Whether you […]

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A starred review from School Library Journal for LOVE IN ENGLISH!

There are milestones in a writer’s life that one never forgets. The first time a teacher tells you you have a knack for this writing thing, and that you should explore that. The first time someone pays you to publish words you’ve written. The first time you get an agent. Your first look at your […]

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Come On In Anthology: Facebook Live Celebration on Publication Week

I was honored to be invited to participate in the anthology Come On In: 15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home. As the subtitle suggests, it’s full of wonderful, creative and thoughtful stories about the immigrant experience. Yesterday, we did a panel on Facebook Live talking about our inspirations, our process, and how we’re faring […]

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Take a sneak peek at the press release announcing LOVE IN ENGLISH

I’m so excited that the publication date for LOVE IN ENGLISH is drawing near. Here’s the press release with more details. Click here. To read more news about Love in English and other writing, go to my Media page: click here.

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Notes on Altagracia in LOVE IN ENGLISH, machismo in Latinx culture, and writing experiences other than your own

An early reader of LOVE IN ENGLISH came back with some astute observations. Altagracia, the main character’s fabulous new friend in LOVE IN ENGLISH, a Afro-Caribbean Latinx character, is queer and from a well-to-do family. Still, despite the fact that she bucks the average experience of many Dominican immigrants in the U.S., I don’t allot […]

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Unboxing video or…. Why is the first page of LOVE IN ENGLISH in Spanish… and what does it say? (VIDEO)

LOVE IN ENGLISH, the young adult novel by Maria E. Andreu, tells the story of 16-year-old Ana as she integrates into the U.S. in her first year here. It’s a love story and an ode to Spanish and the complexities of learning English. In this video, the author tells a bit about her background and […]

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Why is the first page of LOVE IN ENGLISH in Spanish… and what does it say? (VIDEO)

  LOVE IN ENGLISH, the young adult novel by Maria E. Andreu, tells the story of 16-year-old Ana as she integrates into the U.S. in her first year here. It’s a love story and an ode to Spanish and the complexities of learning English. In this video, the author tells a bit about her background […]

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2021 young adult books: Winter 2021 Cover Reveals

Curious about upcoming 2021 young adult books? If you want your to-read pile to grow by a bajillion books, check out this great list of Harper Collins’ young adult winter 2021 new titles… including LOVE IN ENGLISH! It’s mind-blowing and really exciting to be in this fantastic group of writers. Click here to see the […]

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Dating in the time of Covid

On Thursday, I went on a date. It happened like this: the week before, something happened that made me sad about my romantic life. I broke up with someone last year, and while I’d dabbled in the dating apps later that year, it also was a crazy busy time for me, so I didn’t put […]

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Come On In Anthology: Misa Sugiura Interview

Welcome to Come On In Anthology: Misa Sugiura Interview. I was honored to be invited to participate in the anthology Come On In: 15 Stories about Immigration and Finding Home. As the subtitle suggests, it’s full of wonderful, creative and thoughtful stories about the immigrant experience from some of the most wonderful writers working in […]

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