Book Honors

A quick reference list of novel kudos! :)

Criminal Instinct

  • Named a Best of 2010 Joyfully Reviewed Read

Invisible Touch

  • Chosen for the California Readers 2011 High School Reading Collection
  • Given the Golden Star Award of Excellence by TeensReadToo
  • Recommended by Color Online for “Hispanic Heritage Month” Reading List 2009

Graffiti Girl

  • Film Rights optioned to Lucy Mukerjee and Shelley Brown of Mukerjee-Brown Productions
  • Recommended by the The California Latino Legislative Caucus for Reading Education
  • Nominated for the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award.
  • Chosen for the California Readers 2009 High School Reading Collection
  • 2008 RWA Double RITA finalist for Best First Novel & Young Adult Novel
  • Selected by the National Book Foundation for the “BookUp NYC” program, promoting reading with middle grade students.
  • Latinidad 2007 Best Latino Young Adult Book Pick
  • Selected by a VIT (Very Important Teen) as a page-turning read in TEEN magazine. (Winter 2008)