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Books by Jennifer Torres

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The Jennifer Torres Meet & Greet is on Wed, 03/15 from 3:30-4:30 pm. The award-winning author writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican-American heritage. Below are some of her most popular titles!

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Three kids and a dog are gathered outside. One kid is writing, while the others watch. Text: “The Win Over” by Jennifer Torres.

The Win Over by Jennifer Torres

Arriving in Mexico for their parents’ wedding, stepsisters Raquel, Lucinda and Juliette must show their disapproving Tia Enrique that their parents are meant to be together, but when their scheming leads to doubt, they wonder if they can really trust each other at all.

Book cover of "Lola Out Loud" shows a girl standing on a box, speaking confidently, surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Lola Out Loud by Jennifer Torres

Inspired by the real-life civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta, this empowering picture book follows Lola, who, after witnessing injustices in her own neighborhood, uses her strong voice for change.

Two girls stand outside a house, one holding a cat and the other using a phone. The book title reads "The Do-Over" by Jennifer Torres.

The Do-Over by Jennifer Torres

During the pandemic, sisters Raquel and Lucinda are forced to spend the lockdown at their father’s house where they are faced with his new girlfriend and daughter, setting in motion a chain of events that could tear them all apart.

A girl skateboards and holds a sewing item in front of a building on the cover of the book "Catalina Incognito.

Catalina Incognito by Jennifer Torres

When her aunt, a famous telenovela actress, gives her a magical sewing kit, 8-year-old Catalina Castaneda must create the perfect disguise to track down the person responsible for stealing the rhinestones for her aunt’s most famous costume.

Children playing on a school playground. The book title is "Twins vs. Triplets: Back-to-School Blitz" by Jennifer Torres.

Back-to-School Blitz by Jennifer Torres

Peace-loving David gets caught in the middle of a war for playground domination when his neighbors—the Romero Twins and the Benitez Triplets—bring on the pranks.

Girl holds box and book, surrounded by flowers on purple background. Text: "The Fresh New Face of Griselda, Jennifer Torres".

The Fresh New Face of Griselda by Jennifer Torres

After her father’s landscaping business fails and the family loses their house, sixth-grader Griselda Zaragoza follows her sister’s example and begins selling Alma cosmetics while hiding her changed circumstances from friends.

Two girls at a fairground next to a sign that says "Flor and Miranda Steal the Show" by Jennifer Torres.

Flor and Miranda Steal the Show by Jennifer Torres

When Flor finds out that Miranda and her band could potentially put her family’s petting zoo out of business, she forms a plan to keep Miranda from an important performance that night.

Book cover of "Stef Soto, Taco Queen" by Jennifer Torres featuring illustrated icons of a girl, a taco, and a crown.

Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres

Mexican-American middle schooler Stef Soto is always embarrassed about her family’s taco truck business, but she soon learns that family, friendship, and the taco truck are important parts of her life.

A young girl playing a guitar is on the cover of the book "Finding the Music/En pos de la música".

Finding the Music by Jennifer Torres

A young Latina girl accidentally breaks her grandfather’s vihuela and searches for someone in the community to fix the instrument, which leads her to discover her grandfather’s legacy as a mariachi.

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