Crystal Maldonado

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story—this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and Nora didn’t exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management—gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try. All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it’s hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly—and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year. When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own—the strange effects of Luna’s homemade “moon water.” It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth! No braces? No problem! It isn’t long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?

Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out in this seasonal story by a rising star of Latine YA, now available in Spanish. Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so when they're forced to organize the fall formal together, it's a literal disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney--type-A, passionate, a perfectionist, and a certified sweater-weather fanatic--butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad. . . . Has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along? Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is classic Crystal Maldonado--and it will have her legion of fans absolutely swooning. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Meaningful. . . Multidimensional. . . An important addition to YA literature."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A celebration of love in all its forms--family, friends, romance, and (especially ) self. Whit Rivera's wry, optimistic voice will linger happily in your mind long after you turn the last page."--Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quincea era "Satisfying and delightful... Maldonado shines "--Kelly Jensen, editor and author of (Don't) Call Me Crazy, Body Talk, and Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World

When Chloe Torres plans the perfect summer to reunite her estranged BFFs--a cross-country road trip to see their favorite boy band --there's only one difficulty... getting them to actually go along for the ride. Chloe Torres' birthday has always marked the end of summer--but as she turns eighteen and prepares to leave for her freshman year of art school, it feels like the end of more than that. It's the end of her adolescence, which means it's time to leave the past behind... but can she really let go of the two estranged best friends she left there? NOPE. Chloe decides to take one more shot at healing the friend breakup she's always regretted: planning the bucket-list trip neither girl can say no to. She's taken care of everything: the car, the hotels, and concert tickets to see their favorite boy band's reunion show in Las Vegas--stage seats, so close they can fangirl right in front of the boys' faces. But first, her ex-BFFs have to say yes. And to say yes, they'd all have to be talking... which they haven't done since Ramona kissed Chloe, and everything imploded. But with some clever finagling (and some undignified begging) Chloe gets them all on board. Of course, being in a car together for two weeks brings back old feelings... a lot of old feelings... and soon enough, Chloe wants Sienna, Ramona wants Chloe, and everything is on fireeeee. This sizzling summer adventure from YA star Crystal Maldonado is a hilarious and heartfelt romcom with a little something for everyone: fat positivity, sapphic romance, a blazing love triangle, ADHD representation, a diversity of Latine identities, a once-in-a-lifetime roadtrip--and the perfect it's-finally-happening kiss. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Could you plan the Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Whit Rivera is about to find out. Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), so when they're forced to organize the fall formal together, it's a literal disaster. Sparks fly as Whitney--type-A, passionate, a perfectionist, and a certified sweater-weather fanatic--butts heads with Zay, a dry, relaxed skater boy who takes everything in stride. But not all of those sparks are bad. . . . Has their feud been a big misunderstanding all along? Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also tackles weightier topics like PCOS, chronic illness, sexuality, fatphobia, Latine identity, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is classic Crystal Maldonado--and it will have her legion of fans absolutely swooning. A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Massachusetts Book Award WinnerA Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection "Meaningful. . . Multidimensional. . . An important addition to YA literature."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A celebration of love in all its forms--family, friends, romance, and (especially ) self."--Monica Gomez-Hira, author of Once Upon a Quincea era "Satisfying and delightful... Maldonado shines "--Kelly Jensen, editor and author of (Don't) Call Me Crazy, Body Talk, and Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story--this time featuring werewolves Last year, Maggie and Nora didn't exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management--gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try. All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it's hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly--and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year. When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own--the strange effects of Luna's homemade "moon water." It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth No braces? No problem It isn't long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?

Could you plan the senior Fall Formal with your (hot) nemesis? Well, Whit has to. Frenemies Whit and Zay have been at odds for years (ever since he broke up with her freshman year in, like, the most embarrassing way imaginable), but when they're forced to organize their high school's Fall Formal together, everything changes. Has their friction been a big misunderstanding all along? Blisteringly funny and profoundly well-observed, The Fall of Whit Rivera is a snug and cozy autumn romcom that also touches on weighty issues like PCOS, grief, Dis/ability, sexuality, and class. Funny, honest, insightful, romantic, and poignant, it is Classic Crystal Maldonado--and it will have readers absolutely swooning. This is the book equivalent of a hot mug of cinnamon tea, a soft red scarf, and a fresh apple-cider muffin. Pumpkin spice lattes for everybody

You should know, right now, that I'm a liar. They're usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies. Not so much lies as lie adjacent. But they're still lies... Golden-haired Max Monroe has it all: beauty, friends, and tons of followers. Her picture-perfect existence seems eminently enviable. Except it's all fake. Max is actually Kat Sanchez, a quiet and sarcastic 17-year-old living in drab Bakersfield, California. Nothing glamorous about her existence--just bad house parties, a crap school year, and the awkwardness of dealing with best friend Hari's unrequited love. But while Kat's life is far from perfect, she thrives as Max: doling out advice, sharing beautiful photos, networking with fans, even finding a real friend (or more?--Is Kat into girls ?) in a gorgeous Fat follower named Elena. But the closer Elena and Max get, the more Kat feels she has to keep up the fa ade. Max is the first time people have really listened to what Kat has to say--and after a lifetime of invisibility (including ice-cold indifference from her parents) can she really give that up? But when one of Kat's posts goes viral and gets back to the girl she's been stealing photos from, her entire world--real and fake--comes crashing down around her. Can she escape the web of lies she's woven without hurting the people she loves? This insightful, provocative novel--hilarious and raw by turns--is the second book from Crystal Maldonado, author of smash-hit New England Book Award Winner Fat Chance, Charlie Vega. Brilliantly plotted, deeply sensitive, and rich in voice, No Filter and Other Lies deftly addresses FOMO, first love, one-sided love, frayed family ties, raced exclusion on social media, queer awakenings, and learning to live with--and love--yourself. Because the most powerful lies are the lies we tell ourselves. A POPSUGAR Best YA A Seventeen Best YA Ultrasmart.--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewStunning.--NerdistBrings me to tears.--Latinxs in Kid Lit

Debes saber, desde ya, que soy una mentirosa. Suelo decir peque as mentiras. Diminutas. Insignificantes. Casi no parecen mentiras. Pero lo son. Ahora disponible en espa ol. Max Monroe, de 21 a os, lo tiene todo: belleza, amigos y una vida esplendorosa llena de aventuras. Con montones de seguidores en Instagram, su existencia perfecta es casi envidiable. Pero todo es falso. "Max" es en realidad Kat S nchez, una adolescente de 17 a os, tranquila y sarc stica, que vive en la mon tona Bakersfield, en California. Su existencia no tiene nada de glamurosa: suburbios, fiestas caseras fallidas, una familia fracturada, un curso escolar de mierda y la incomodidad de lidiar con el amor de su mejor amigo, Hari, que ella no corresponde. Si bien la vida de Kat dista mucho de ser perfecta, tiene xito como Max: ofrece consejos, comparte hermosas fotos, se relaciona con influencers famosos e incluso se hace amiga de una seguidora llamada Elena. Cuanto m s se acercan Elena y "Max", mediante mensajes de texto, fotos e incluso llamadas, m s siente Kat que debe mantener la fachada. Pero cuando una de las publicaciones de Max se vuelve ultraviral y la persona a quien Kat ha estado rob ndole las fotos tiene conocimiento de esta, todo su mundo se derrumba. Kat tiene que encontrar la manera de salir de la enorme red de mentiras que ha tejido, sin herir a las personas a quienes ama. Pero tal vez sea demasiado tarde. ELOGIOS PARA NO FILTER AND OTHER LIES EN INGL S: Un mejor libro para adolescentes de SeventeenUn mejor libro nuevo para adolescentes de POPSUGARUn libro m s esperado de NerdistUna selecci n est ndar de oro del Junior Library Guild* "Ultrainteligente."--Publishers Weekly"Hace pensar."--POPSUGAR"Impresionante."--Nerdist"Verdaderamente aut ntica."--YA Books Central"Agridulce y complicado."--Kirkus Reviews"Cautivador y desgarrador."--Shelf Awareness

You should know, right now, that I'm a liar. They're usually little lies. Tiny lies. Baby lies. Not so much lies as lie adjacent. But they're still lies. Twenty one-year-old Max Monroe has it all: beauty, friends, and a glittering life filled with adventure. With tons of followers on Instagram, her picture-perfect existence seems eminently enviable. Except it's all fake. Max is actually 16-year-old Kat Sanchez, a quiet and sarcastic teenager living in drab Bakersfield, California. Nothing glamorous in her existence--just sprawl, bad house parties, a crap school year, and the awkwardness of dealing with her best friend Hari's unrequited love. But while Kat's life is far from perfect, she thrives as Max: doling out advice, sharing beautiful photos, networking with famous influencers, even making a real friend in a follower named Elena. The closer Elena and "Max" get--texting, Snapping, and even calling--the more Kat feels she has to keep up the fa ade. But when one of Max's posts goes ultra-viral and gets back to the very person she's been stealing photos from, her entire world - real and fake -- comes crashing down around her. She has to figure out a way to get herself out of the huge web of lies she's created without hurting the people she loves. But it might already be too late. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Coming of age as a Fat brown girl in a white Connecticut suburb is hard. Harder when your whole life is on fire, though. Charlie Vega is a lot of things. Smart. Funny. Artistic. Ambitious. Fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last one. Especially her mom. Charlie wants a good relationship with her body, but it's hard, and her mom leaving a billion weight loss shakes on her dresser doesn't help. The world and everyone in it have ideas about what she should look like: thinner, lighter, slimmer-faced, straighter-haired. Be smaller. Be whiter. Be quieter. But there's one person who's always in Charlie's corner: her best friend Amelia. Slim. Popular. Athletic. Totally dope. So when Charlie starts a tentative relationship with cute classmate Brian, the first worthwhile guy to notice her, everything is perfect until she learns one thing--he asked Amelia out first. So is she his second choice or what? Does he even really see her? Because it's time people did. A sensitive, funny, and painfully honest coming-of-age story with a wry voice and tons of chisme, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega tackles our relationships to our parents, our bodies, our cultures, and ourselves. A New England Book Award Finalist

Alcanzar la mayor a de edad siendo una chica gorda y morena en un suburbio blanco de Connecticut es dif cil. M s a n cuando toda tu vida parece estar en llamas. Charlie Vega es muchas cosas: Inteligente. Divertida. Art stica. Ambiciosa. Gorda. La gente a veces tiene problemas con esto ltimo, especialmente su madre. Charlie quiere tener una buena relaci n con su cuerpo, pero es dif cil. Y no ayuda el hecho de que su madre le deje batidos para adelgazar en la meseta de la cocina. Todo el mundo opina sobre c mo deber a ser Charlie: m s delgada, m s ligera, con la cara m s fina, con el pelo m s liso. M s flaca. M s blanca. M s tranquila. Amelia, la mejor amiga de Charlie, delgada, popular, atl tica --en resumen, genial--, siempre la apoya. Cuando Charlie comienza una relaci n con un guapo compa ero de clase, Brian, el primer chico que se fija en ella, todo es perfecto hasta que Charlie se entera de que l hab a invitado antes a Amelia a salir. Charlie es su segunda opci n? l la quiere de veras? Ya es hora de que la gente la quiera. Charlie Vega tiene un problema gordo es una historia sensible, divertida y dolorosa sobre el crecimiento y la madurez. Con iron a y toneladas de chismes, este libro aborda las relaciones con los padres, con el cuerpo, con las diferentes culturas y con nosotros mismos.

Coming of age as a Fat brown girl in a white Connecticut suburb is hard. Harder when your whole life is on fire, though. Charlie Vega is a lot of things. Smart. Funny. Artistic. Ambitious. Fat. People sometimes have a problem with that last one. Especially her mom. Charlie wants a good relationship with her body, but it's hard, and her mom leaving a billion weight loss shakes on her dresser doesn't help. The world and everyone in it have ideas about what she should look like: thinner, lighter, slimmer-faced, straighter-haired. Be smaller. Be whiter. Be quieter. But there's one person who's always in Charlie's corner: her best friend Amelia. Slim. Popular. Athletic. Totally dope. So when Charlie starts a tentative relationship with cute classmate Brian, the first worthwhile guy to notice her, everything is perfect until she learns one thing--he asked Amelia out first. So is she his second choice or what? Does he even really see her? UGHHH. Everything is now officially a MESS. A sensitive, funny, and painful coming-of-age story with a wry voice and tons of chisme, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega tackles our relationships to our parents, our bodies, our cultures, and ourselves.