Angela Cervantes

Award-winning author Angela Cervantes is the author of many popular children's novels inspired by her Mexican American heritage and upbringing. Her latest book, The Cursed Moon, is a scary story for children ages 8+. Angela's other books include the Frida Kahlo-inspired mystery novel Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring; Gaby, Lost and Found; Allie, First at Last; and Lety, Out Loud, which won a 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Award. In addition to her own original novels, Angela adapted the junior novelization for Disney/Pixar’s animated-film, Coco and Disney's Encanto. Angela also wrote Maritza: Lead with your heart, by American Girls. She has short stories included in the Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America anthology and Chicken Soup for The Latino Soul. Angela is a daughter of a retired elementary-school teacher who instilled in her a love for reading and storytelling. Keep up with Angela here or follow her on Instagram.