Erika L. Sánchez

Erika L. S chez was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature for "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter." Her poetry collection, "Lessons on Expulsion," was also a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award.

Erika L. S chez frequently explores themes of Mexican American identity, mental health, grief, and the complexities of family relationships in her writing, often drawing from her personal experiences.

Yes, "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" is a standalone novel and not part of a series, offering a complete story within its pages.