A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line.Isa’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father’s new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward “why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom” conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef.Despite Isa’s world being turned upside-down, her father’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced.How can Isa expect to hold it together when she’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point?Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet:Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environmentIs a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingualExplores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourselfPerfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowHas authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas’ background

A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line.

Isa’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father’s new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward “why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom” conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef.

Despite Isa’s world being turned upside-down, her father’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced.

How can Isa expect to hold it together when she’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point?

Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet:

Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environmentIs a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingualExplores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourselfPerfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowHas authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas’ background

A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane María destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are now stuck in Florida, which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third, when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up, she feels like she has no choice but to comply.Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle, she lived under her sister’s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities, and she’s in a Florida high school, unsure of what to do with her future, or if she’s even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest, she is not willing to keep quiet about it.Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship, if they want to stand up for their ideals and––ultimately––for themselves.

A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

En este encantador y enrgico cuento navideo, una nia descubre su propio ritmo mientras participa con su familia en una parranda (un canto de villancicos y aguinaldos puertorriqueos). Disponible en espaol y perfecto para los fans de De aqu como el coqu and Pepe y el desfile. Durante la temporada navidea, una nia se une por primera vez a una parranda con su familia. Los parranderos viajan de casa en casa, cantando y bailando al son de sus canciones navideas favoritas. La nia intenta cantar y tocar diferentes instrumentos, pero ninguno suena del todo bien. Al acercarse el final de la parranda, ella se empieza a preocupar que nunca va a encontrar su propio ritmo... hasta que un regalo especial de Papi la ayuda a comprender que la msica siempre ha estado dentro de ella, es la msica del corazn. A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

En este encantador y enrgico cuento navideo, una nia descubre su propio ritmo mientras participa con su familia en una parranda (un canto de villancicos y aguinaldos puertorriqueos). Disponible en espaol y perfecto para los fans de De aqu como el coqu and Pepe y el desfile. Durante la temporada navidea, una nia se une por primera vez a una parranda con su familia. Los parranderos viajan de casa en casa, cantando y bailando al son de sus canciones navideas favoritas. La nia intenta cantar y tocar diferentes instrumentos, pero ninguno suena del todo bien. Al acercarse el final de la parranda, ella se empieza a preocupar que nunca va a encontrar su propio ritmo... hasta que un regalo especial de Papi la ayuda a comprender que la msica siempre ha estado dentro de ella, es la msica del corazn. A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

This bighearted rom-com debut reimagines My Fair Lady, as two women team up to make over a sexy hustler and take down one of Atlanta’s most corrupt men. Along the way, their story sizzles with unexpected friendship and swoony love.Proud single mom Holly Simmons and ambitious journalist Luisa Martín Moreno have nothing in common—until Atlanta’s most powerful man, Griggs Caldecott Johnson III, turns both their lives upside down. Griggs is threatening Holly’s job as the events manager at the hoity-toity Dogwood Hills Country Club, while Luisa gets fired for trying to expose his scheme to defraud an immigrant family and snatch up their land for a luxury development. Determined to fight back, the women team up to infiltrate Griggs’s inner circle. Their secret weapon? Elijah Denvil Sweet, a sexy hustler with a knack for reinvention. With a makeover, etiquette lessons, and a little help from Professor Pridmore—a charming, handsome, and single linguistics professor—Eli transforms into “Tripp,” the kind of Southern gentleman Griggs might just trust. But as the plan takes shape, so do tender and unexpected feelings neither woman saw coming—with the very men helping them get justice. With sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance, How to Fake a Southern Gentleman is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt underestimated—and longs for a love that plays by its own rules.

This bighearted rom-com debut reimagines My Fair Lady, as two women team up to make over a sexy hustler and take down one of Atlanta's most corrupt men. Along the way, their story sizzles with unexpected friendship and swoony love.Proud single mom Holly Simmons and ambitious journalist Luisa Martn Moreno have nothing in commonuntil Atlanta's most powerful man, Griggs Caldecott Johnson III, turns both their lives upside down. Griggs is threatening Holly's job as the events manager at the hoity-toity Dogwood Hills Country Club, while Luisa gets fired for trying to expose his scheme to defraud an immigrant family and snatch up their land for a luxury development. Determined to fight back, the women team up to infiltrate Griggs's inner circle. Their secret weapon? Elijah Denvil Sweet, a sexy hustler with a knack for reinvention. With a makeover, etiquette lessons, and a little help from Professor Pridmorea charming, handsome, and single linguistics professorEli transforms into ';Tripp,' the kind of Southern gentleman Griggs might just trust. But as the plan takes shape, so do tender and unexpected feelings neither woman saw comingwith the very men helping them get justice. With sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance, How to Fake a Southern Gentleman is perfect for anyone who's ever felt underestimatedand longs for a love that plays by its own rules.

From an award-winning author comes the Spanish edition of a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!My abuela is a bruja.There is magic in everything she does.There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gómez.

A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line.Isa’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father’s new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward “why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom” conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef.Despite Isa’s world being turned upside-down, her father’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced.How can Isa expect to hold it together when she’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point?Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet:Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environmentIs a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingualExplores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourselfPerfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowHas authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas’ background

A slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the line.

Isa’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. And after moving in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, Isa feels like an outsider in her father’s new life. She balances her time between avoiding the awkward “why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom” conversation and her diligent aspiration to become a premiere chef.

Despite Isa’s world being turned upside-down, her father’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel further when the enigmatic Diego shows up at the house unannounced.

How can Isa expect to hold it together when she’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with Diego reach a boiling point?

Mixing up only the best ingredients, Salty, Bitter, Sweet:

Is a clean and wholesome rival-to-lovers trope set in a cutthroat kitchen environmentIs a perfect book for foodies ages 13 and up, and features a Latina main character who is trilingualExplores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, grief, and learning to care for yourselfPerfect for TV fans of Top Chef, Chopped, and The Great British Bake-off, as well as YA titles such as With the Fire on High or A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowHas authentic representation of Mayra Cuevas’ background

A timely story of two teenagers who discover the power of friendship, feminism, and standing up for what you believe in, no matter where you come from. A collaboration between two gifted authors writing from alternating perspectives, this compelling novel shines with authenticity, courage, and humor.Malena Rosario is starting to believe that catastrophes come in threes. First, Hurricane María destroyed her home, taking her unbreakable spirit with it. Second, she and her mother are now stuck in Florida, which is nothing like her beloved Puerto Rico. And third, when she goes to school bra-less after a bad sunburn and is humiliated by the school administration into covering up, she feels like she has no choice but to comply.Ruby McAllister has a reputation as her school's outspoken feminist rebel. But back in Seattle, she lived under her sister’s shadow. Now her sister is teaching in underprivileged communities, and she’s in a Florida high school, unsure of what to do with her future, or if she’s even capable making a difference in the world. So when Ruby notices the new girl is being forced to cover up her chest, she is not willing to keep quiet about it.Neither Malena nor Ruby expected to be the leaders of the school's dress code rebellion. But the girls will have to face their own insecurities, biases, and privileges, and the ups and downs in their newfound friendship, if they want to stand up for their ideals and––ultimately––for themselves.

A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

En este encantador y enrgico cuento navideo, una nia descubre su propio ritmo mientras participa con su familia en una parranda (un canto de villancicos y aguinaldos puertorriqueos). Disponible en espaol y perfecto para los fans de De aqu como el coqu and Pepe y el desfile. Durante la temporada navidea, una nia se une por primera vez a una parranda con su familia. Los parranderos viajan de casa en casa, cantando y bailando al son de sus canciones navideas favoritas. La nia intenta cantar y tocar diferentes instrumentos, pero ninguno suena del todo bien. Al acercarse el final de la parranda, ella se empieza a preocupar que nunca va a encontrar su propio ritmo... hasta que un regalo especial de Papi la ayuda a comprender que la msica siempre ha estado dentro de ella, es la msica del corazn. A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

En este encantador y enrgico cuento navideo, una nia descubre su propio ritmo mientras participa con su familia en una parranda (un canto de villancicos y aguinaldos puertorriqueos). Disponible en espaol y perfecto para los fans de De aqu como el coqu and Pepe y el desfile. Durante la temporada navidea, una nia se une por primera vez a una parranda con su familia. Los parranderos viajan de casa en casa, cantando y bailando al son de sus canciones navideas favoritas. La nia intenta cantar y tocar diferentes instrumentos, pero ninguno suena del todo bien. Al acercarse el final de la parranda, ella se empieza a preocupar que nunca va a encontrar su propio ritmo... hasta que un regalo especial de Papi la ayuda a comprender que la msica siempre ha estado dentro de ella, es la msica del corazn. A little girl discovers her own unique rhythm while going on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) with her family in this charming and energetic Navidad story that integrates Spanish words, perfect for fans of Coqu in the City and Pepe and the Parade. During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her ownuntil a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la msica del corazn (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

This bighearted rom-com debut reimagines My Fair Lady, as two women team up to make over a sexy hustler and take down one of Atlanta’s most corrupt men. Along the way, their story sizzles with unexpected friendship and swoony love.Proud single mom Holly Simmons and ambitious journalist Luisa Martín Moreno have nothing in common—until Atlanta’s most powerful man, Griggs Caldecott Johnson III, turns both their lives upside down. Griggs is threatening Holly’s job as the events manager at the hoity-toity Dogwood Hills Country Club, while Luisa gets fired for trying to expose his scheme to defraud an immigrant family and snatch up their land for a luxury development. Determined to fight back, the women team up to infiltrate Griggs’s inner circle. Their secret weapon? Elijah Denvil Sweet, a sexy hustler with a knack for reinvention. With a makeover, etiquette lessons, and a little help from Professor Pridmore—a charming, handsome, and single linguistics professor—Eli transforms into “Tripp,” the kind of Southern gentleman Griggs might just trust. But as the plan takes shape, so do tender and unexpected feelings neither woman saw coming—with the very men helping them get justice. With sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance, How to Fake a Southern Gentleman is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt underestimated—and longs for a love that plays by its own rules.

This bighearted rom-com debut reimagines My Fair Lady, as two women team up to make over a sexy hustler and take down one of Atlanta's most corrupt men. Along the way, their story sizzles with unexpected friendship and swoony love.Proud single mom Holly Simmons and ambitious journalist Luisa Martn Moreno have nothing in commonuntil Atlanta's most powerful man, Griggs Caldecott Johnson III, turns both their lives upside down. Griggs is threatening Holly's job as the events manager at the hoity-toity Dogwood Hills Country Club, while Luisa gets fired for trying to expose his scheme to defraud an immigrant family and snatch up their land for a luxury development. Determined to fight back, the women team up to infiltrate Griggs's inner circle. Their secret weapon? Elijah Denvil Sweet, a sexy hustler with a knack for reinvention. With a makeover, etiquette lessons, and a little help from Professor Pridmorea charming, handsome, and single linguistics professorEli transforms into ';Tripp,' the kind of Southern gentleman Griggs might just trust. But as the plan takes shape, so do tender and unexpected feelings neither woman saw comingwith the very men helping them get justice. With sparkling wit, strong female friendship, and slow-burn romance, How to Fake a Southern Gentleman is perfect for anyone who's ever felt underestimatedand longs for a love that plays by its own rules.

From an award-winning author comes the Spanish edition of a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!My abuela is a bruja.There is magic in everything she does.There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her hugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?Follow the magic in this heartfelt picture book that features extensive backmatter that includes two special recipes from Mayra Cuevas and uplifiting illustrations from Lorena Alvarez Gómez.