Alexandra Alessandri

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About The Author

Alexandra Alessandri is the award-winning author of The Enchanted Life of Valentina MejíaGrow Up, Luchy ZapataIsabel and Her Colores Go to School; and Feliz New Year, Ava Gabriela!. The daughter of Colombian immigrants, she is also a former associate professor of English, a writer for Curriculum Associates, and a poet. Alexandra lives in Florida with her husband and son.

Books by Alexandra Alessandri

Grow Up, Luchy Zapata
A funny, relatable middle school drama about two Colombian American girls who have always been BFFs—until sixth grade turns everything upside down.
The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía
“An exceptionally well-crafted story brimming with mythological creatures, captivating characters, and non-stop adventure.” —Christina Diaz Gonzalez, bestselling author of Invisible

Encanto meets The Chronicles of Narnia by way of Colombian folklore in this “fast-p...
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