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Zoraida Córdova is the author of many fantasy novels for kids and teens, most recently the award-winning Brooklyn Brujas series, Incendiary, and Star Wars: A Crash of Fate. Her short fiction has appeared in the New York Times bestselling anthology Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View, Come on In: 15 Stories About Immigration and Finding Home, and Toil & Trouble: 15 Tales of Women and Witchcraft. She is the co-editor of Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite. Her debut mi...

Yamile Saied Méndez writes fiction for young readers and adults. She is the author of books including Furia, Where Are You From?, What Will You Be?, and the anthology Our Shadows Have Claws.

Alaya Dawn Johnson is the author of the young adult novel Three Sides of a Heart. Her work often explores themes of identity and belonging within speculative fiction.

Maurene Goo writes young adult fiction focused on romance and personal growth. She is the author of books including I Believe in a Thing Called Love and Throwback.

Justine Larbalestier writes speculative fiction, and is widely known for editing the anthology "Zombies vs. Unicorns." Her books often explore fantasy and horror themes with a distinct voice.

Sara Farizan is the author of the young adult novel If You Could Be Mine. Her work often explores themes of identity and relationships within contemporary settings.