MATT DE LA PEÑA is the author of Last Stop on Market Street, which won the Newbery Medal and was chosen for a Caldecott Honor. He is also the author the award-winning picture book A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis and six critically acclaimed young adult novels. Matt teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. Matt lives in Brooklyn, NY.
A young girl spends her birthday accompanying her big brother on his errands.
Discover stories of dreams, friendship, and magic in a diverse collection celebrating what makes us unique.
A child learns about love and its presence in everyday life.
A young girl spends her birthday accompanying her big brother on his errands.
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A young girl spends her birthday accompanying her big brother on his errands.
A child learns about love and its presence in everyday life.
Discover stories of dreams, friendship, and magic in a diverse collection celebrating what makes us unique.
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The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Matt De La Peña's books.