Having inherited a love of food and cooking from her grandmother, seventeen-year-old Lucy Sánchez dreams of becoming a chef. Hoping to escape her dysfunctional home, find a job, and attend a culinary school, she sets off for LA. Her plan takes an unexpected turn when she instead ends up in a little desert town. While she finds her dream job there, she also finds herself in the fight of her life to save her future, her friendships, and her new-found love as she encounters one obstacle after another.
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See Photo Album for more photos from my recent Texas tour where I read and conducted writing workshops at schools, libraries, and bookstores in my native Rio Grande Valley.
Past Reading Events:
A CHILDREN'S PLACE (1423 NE Fremont, PDX)
for readings from OREGON READS ALOUD.
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Oregon Reads Aloud
Celebrating SMART's 25th Anniversary with stories by
twenty-five Oregon authors
My own story, Mt. Tabor, Home of Ardi the Squirrel among them. Yay!
Oregon Reads Aloud
Celebrating SMART's 25th Anniversary with stories by
twenty-five Oregon authors
My own story, Mt. Tabor, Home of Ardi the Squirrel among them. Yay!
This is a young reader's artful interpretation of the Crystal Lake scene in Can You See ME Now?
I love the detail: snow-capped mountains, fluffy clouds, water, tiny flowers and plants, AND the rainbow.
Thanks, Tori. I hope you continue to use your art in whatever profession you decide to pursue--book illustrator maybe?
I love the detail: snow-capped mountains, fluffy clouds, water, tiny flowers and plants, AND the rainbow.
Thanks, Tori. I hope you continue to use your art in whatever profession you decide to pursue--book illustrator maybe?
My Very First Radio Interview:
http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/news/arte-publico-press-author-of-the-month-estela-bernal/
http://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/news/arte-publico-press-author-of-the-month-estela-bernal/
More Photos from Book Launch Event at Powell's Books, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
in Beaverton, OR
in Beaverton, OR
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At Signing
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With Cover Designer Gigi Little
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BOOK REVIEW:
Bernal has succeeded in crafting a story that acknowledges tragedy without wallowing in it, placing her emphasis on resilience and personal growth. The quick pace and distinctive characters make for a smooth, well-crafted read.
Middle-grade readers should respond to this tender story of learning to connect with others through open eyes and an open heart. -- Kirkus Reviews
Bernal has succeeded in crafting a story that acknowledges tragedy without wallowing in it, placing her emphasis on resilience and personal growth. The quick pace and distinctive characters make for a smooth, well-crafted read.
Middle-grade readers should respond to this tender story of learning to connect with others through open eyes and an open heart. -- Kirkus Reviews
For a glimpse at the creative process used by the cover designer, Gigi Little, please visit this site:
http://utomniabene.blogspot.com.../2014/06/book-cover-design-show-off-can-you-see.html"
http://utomniabene.blogspot.com.../2014/06/book-cover-design-show-off-can-you-see.html"