Jorge Lacera

May 17, 2024 | slj.com | Selenia Paz |Jorge Lacera

Baby-Toddler–The youngest readers will be introduced to the larger-than-life Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in this commemorative edition of the bilingual English-Spanish board book originally published in 2018. Ten spreads provide information about the talented singer, with the verso featuring text in both English and Spanish and the recto including an accompanying illustration that corresponds with the text.

May 17, 2024 | slj.com | Ashley Larsen |Jorge Lacera

Gr 3-7–On her first day at her new school in Seattle, 11-year-old Dessie meets a girl named Donna who not only looks exactly like her, but shares the same birthday. They were also adopted from the same orphanage in China; Dessie by a white family, and Donna by a Taiwanese-American one. A secret DNA test reveals the shocking truth that they are actually twins, but Donna’s grandmother Amah disapproves of outspoken Dessie and forbids their relationship.

Apr 7, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Megan Lacera |Jorge Lacera |Suzy Kline

by Megan Lacera & Jorge Lacera ; illustrated by Jorge Lacera ; color by Megan Lacera & Jorge Lacera ‧Wild monsters from diverse cultures lurk (and smirk) in this not-so-scary story of fighting for home. A monster surprise emerges from the forest just when a group of friends need it the most.

Jan 9, 2024 | leeandlow.com | Megan Lacera |Jorge Lacera

By Megan Lacera, Jorge LaceraIllustrated by Jorge Lacera Ebook From the creators of Zombies Don't Eat Veggies! comes a heartwarming and epic tale of four best friends who turn to the mythical monsters from their respective cultures to help them save the only home they've ever known. Meet Valentina and her best friends Jasmine, Andy, and Xander. They've lived in the Wild Oaks apartment building their entire lives.