I am a stay-at-home mother turned children's book author. Born in Puerto Rico, but raised in Philadelphia, PA, I write books inspired by my bicultural and bilingual experience. I am motivated by a desire to provide multicultural children with more stories about families that look and live like they do. My debut picture book, "La Noche Before Three Kings Day," illustrated by Alejandro Mesa and published by HarperCollins, captures the magic and wonder of Three Kings Day through a child's eager eyes. 

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I'm also the creator of the "I AM FLAWSOME: Coloring and Activity Book for Girls." Through 115 motivational activity and coloring pages, this self-care journal provides daily prompts for girls to write what they’re thankful for and space to journal their thoughts, what they love about themselves, daily affirmations, mood, highlights of their day, and what it means to be FLAWSOME. My intention is that it becomes a daily practice for girls to learn how to be their own best friend. 

 

I am a member of Las Musas and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Previously, I was a public relations specialist and freelance writer before staying home after the birth of my third child and then becoming an author. I hold a B.A. degree in journalism from Temple University, and live in North Carolina with my husband, three daughters, and a spoiled Havanese dog named Vader.​