I usually prefer children's picture books but today I decided to go a different direction. I think this is a great author and holds a lot of potential. I heard him speak this past Friday at a library resource. Matt de la Pena has two books out and one should be released soon. He has a great story which allows young teens/adults to relate and may encourage reading. I have not read his books but bought two and will start reading soon. I'll keep you posted and let you know what I think. His personal story allowed me to connect with him. I think it is great to see the struggles of a Hispanic young man turn to triumph and become a great role model for young Latinos who have many similar struggles.
Matt de La Pena
"A sad, sweet book about a young foster kid growing up on basketball and the streets." --Newsweek
Ball Don't Lie is now a motion picture and should be released soon!
"In this first-rate exploration of self-identity, Danny's growth as a baseball pitcher becomes a metaphor for the conflicts he must overcome due to his biracial heritage. Dialogue written in a coarse street vernacular and interwoven with Spanish . . . starts to feel familiar and warm, and their subtle tenderness becomes more apparent. This book a great pick for reluctant readers." --School Library Journal
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