Kayden Phoenix – författare

Meet Jalisco and Santa: Jalisco is looking for her beloved mother, who disappeared mysteriously. Santa is faced with taking down the corrupt politicians in her hometown. Latina Superheroes illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing their inner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series. A 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL TEACHER FAVORITE A 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL LIBRARIAN FAVORITE!Jalisco, a spirited girl from the outskirts of Guadalajara, finds her life shattered when her mother mysteriously disappears. Brushed off by authorities, Jalisco's quest for truth leads her to the Adelitas, a clandestine group fighting against the sinister forces behind the femicides plaguing their community. Determined to uncover the fate of her beloved mother, Jalisco embarks on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, guided by the unwavering strength of sisterhood.Santa is from Wexo, a town on the Texan/Mexican border. The upcoming elections are threatening to put a corrupt politician in power: Ilena Chavez-Estevez AKA ICE. Santa joins the other candidate's campaign and fights. Racial tensions begin to rise within the town. And when citizens of Wexo begin to disappear one by one, Santa must raid the detention camps and take down ICE.Join Jalisco and Santa on their riveting journeys of courage, resilience, and justice in these two stories from Latina Superheroes, the groundbreaking new young adult full-color graphic novel series.

Latina Superheroes Volume 2 is back with even more inspiring action! Follow Loquita, a girl from Miami, Florida, who immerses herself in the supernatural realm to figure out why a mysterious ghost is following her, and Ruca, a tough girl in East L.A. fighting against human traffickers. Together these women comprise two of five amazing Latina superheroes known as A La Brava—strong young adults who fight for justice and equality in their communities.Loquita is just an ordinary girl. But one day she starts to see things that other people can't and she realizes that she has an extraordinary power. Ruca, who first appeared in Santa's story, is a tough girl. When she goes back to East L.A. after her mother's death, she's told about neighborhood kids going missing. She'll have to tap into her newfound powers to find out who is taking these children and make them stop.​For fans of Marvel Comic's Echo, Latina Superheroes illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Latina women, weaving together themes of identity, resilience, and unity. Join these extraordinary heroines as they defy the odds, harnessing their inner strength to forge a brighter tomorrow in this new young adult graphic novel series.

The Latina superheroes of A La Brava unite for their biggest mission yet! Bandita, a Dominican cowgirl fighting domestic violence, joins forces with her team to battle corrupt billionaires in this action-packed graphic novel celebrating justice and empowerment.Bandita is a modern-day cowgirl living in New York City, known for her fierce sense of justice and southern charm. When she learns a Broadway gang is exploiting performers, Bandita goes undercover to bring the perpetrators to light.Meanwhile, a new agent named Muñeca assembles the full A La Brava team. With the introduction of the Fair Shares Bill—a proposed tax on billionaires—female politicians begin mysteriously dying. It’s up to Bandita and her fellow Latina Superheroes to uncover who’s behind the murders and stop them before it’s too late.In this thrilling conclusion to Latina Superheroes, creator Kayden Phoenix brings together five powerful young women who fight for justice, equality, and the heart of their communities. Perfect for fans of Marvel’s Echo, this young adult graphic novel celebrates Latina resilience, unity, and heroism.