Matt de la Peña: Childhood and Teen Years
Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about his experiences growing up in California along the border and his early experiences around language and literacy.
Matt de la Peña on Reading, Writing, and Diverse Books
Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about the importance of all students having access to diverse stories, as well as the ways he continues to reflect on his identity through his writing.
Matt de la Peña Talks About His Books
Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about a number of his books for children and young adults, including "Last Stop on Market Street," "Milo Imagines the World," "Carmela Full of Wishes," "Love," "Ball Don't Lie," "We Were Here," and "Superman:
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From Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña and acclaimed illustrator Loren Long comes a story about the strongest bond there is and the diverse and powerful ways it connects us all.
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Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives.
Clark Kent has always been faster, stronger, better than everyone around him. He knows drawing attention to himself could be dangerous, but lately it’s difficult to stay in the shadows. And he’s not the only one with something to hide.
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This jacketed picture book pairs Newbery Winner Matt de la Peña and Pixar artist Ana Ramírez with the highly anticipated Pixar Studios film, Coco.
Shy takes the summer job to make some money. But then, an earthquake more massive than any ever recorded hits California and Shy's life is changed forever. The earthquake is only the beginning.