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“(Each Tiny Spark is) A nuanced novel about a neurodiverse preteen’s political and social awakening by a Pura Belpré Honor–winning author.”
PABLO CARTAYA IS AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, SPEAKER, ACTOR, AND EDUCATOR.
He is the author of the acclaimed middle grade novel The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora and Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish, and Each Tiny Spark. His next novel will debut on the new Kokila Penguin/Random House Imprint, which focuses on publishing diverse books for children and young adults.
Pablo has acted on stage and television (notably co-starring on NBC’s "Will & Grace") and frequently gives talks around the country on writing, reading, and multilingualism. He holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and currently serves as faculty at Sierra Nevada College's MFA in Writing.
Awards and Honors include: American Library Association’s Pura Belpré Honor, Audie Award Finalist for Middle Grade Audiobook of the Year (for narration and title), Cybils Award Finalist, Texas Lone Star Reading List, Publisher’s Weekly Flying Start, and the 2018 Thurber House Writer-in-Residence.
“I have an EPIC LOVE for Pablo Cartaya and his EPIC presentations! Told with heart, humor and honesty, Pablo has a way with words, a way with students and a way to capture an audience with his unique flavor and style. Truly UNFORGETTABLE!”