![]() ![]() ![]() Q: Tell us more about your Paola Santiago book series.Ībout a science-obsessed girl named Paola who is really skeptical of her mom’s I didn’tĪctually complete a novel until I was probably 30, so it’s been a long ascent, Writing from such a young age, which was really motivating as a kid. Something I could really do….this is fun, writing is fun!” People enjoyed my Second grade and I won a poetry contest, I started thinking, “Man, this is Q: How did you first get started with writing? Representation is critical in literature and storytelling. To chat with Tehlor to dive further into her books, her career and why Tehlor’s latest book is a follow-up to 2020’s “Paola Santiago and the River of Tears” and is published under the “Rick Riordan Presents” imprint, which aims to publish great authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds so they can tell stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their own heritage. Today, we are excited to share a conversation with author, Tehlor Kay Mejia, who has embraced her Mexican heritage throughout her career, and most recently, in the second novel in her Paola Santiago series, “Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares.” In her first Paola Santiago novel, Tehlor leverages the spooky Mexican folklore tale, “La Llorona,” to tell a fun yet frightful and adventurous story about how the main character faces her fears and finds her hero within. Traditions of the Hispanic and Latinx community. Enjoyed bringing you stories that highlight the contributions, customs and ![]()
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