Matt de la Peña is the #1 New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy and We Were Here), two middle grade novels, and eight picture books (including The Perfect Place and Last Stop on Market Street).

In 2016 he was awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship. In 2019 Matt was awarded an honorary doctorate from UOP.

https://mattdelapena.com/

Last Stop on Market Street: https://amzn.to/3YA03at

The Perfect Place: https://amzn.to/48iqhBs

Other Books by Matt de la Peña: https://amzn.to/40dyhBR