Matt de la Peña

Matt de la Peña

Matt de la Peña is an award-winning author of numerous books for young adults and children.

In this interview with Colorín Colorado, Matt talks about the community where he grew up, his conversations with young people about reading and writing, and how he continues to reflect on his own identity and experiences through his books.

He also talks about his experiences writing books such as Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World, Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, Ball Don't Lie, We Were Here, and Superman: Dawnbreaker.

Learn more about Matt's work on his author website.