Brandon Cruz González/EL VOCERO DE PUERTO RICO

Brandon Cruz González/EL VOCERO DE PUERTO RICO

Welcome

In Spanish we have a phrase whenever we welcome a visitor to our house,

Mi casa, su casa.

My house, your house.

My hope is that you find my website an inviting and (user) friendly place to learn more about my books, readings, events, and a little about me, the writer.

So bienvenidos, welcome to my website, your website. 

Gracias and thank you for your visit.

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Afterlife

Available now

A Most-Anticipated Book of the Year: O, The Oprah Magazine * The New York Times * Vogue * Bustle * Buzzfeed * The Millions * The Lily * Goodreads * Library Journal * LitHub * Electric Literature

The first adult novel in almost fifteen years by the internationally bestselling author of “In the Time of the Butterflies” and “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents”.

Already a Butterfly

Available now

A gentle picture book tale about self-soothing practices and self-confidence beliefs.

Acclaimed author Julia Alvarez extolls the importance of mindfulness, reflection, and self-care for young children in this gratifying picture book, stunningly illustrated by award-winning artist Raúl Colón.

Bright-colored book cover showing a butterfly girl wearing a crown with the title Already a Buttery: A Meditation Story