Dear Friend,
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the final sips of summer wherever you are in the world. Personally, I’m thrilled it’s fall season because I secretly/not-so-secretly *love* back-to-school and sharpened pencils and pumpkin everything. And of course, Latinx History Month!
I have several events lined up over the next couple of months, and I’d love to see you there—virtually, or in-person. Yes, I’ll be in person at a few events, including the Metrowest Readers’ Fest events Three Questions: An Evening with Jennifer De Leon and ONE Big Community Book Club: An Evening With Jennifer De Leon.
This past year has been a wild, wondrous ride with Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From and White Space. Thank you, thank you, thank you—I truly felt the love (even virtually). For those of you who have shared my books, recommended me for a speaking event, or simply liked a post on social media, please know that I am grateful. If you haven’t already, I would so appreciate it if you could write a review on Amazon or Goodreads.
Abrazos,
Jenn
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Starting Off with the Good News
- Don't Ask Me Where I'm From is a finalist for both the International Latino Book Award, YA Category and the Massachusetts Book Award.
- I'm thrilled to share that my next YA novel, Maya, will be out in August 2022! There will be more updates coming soon, so stay tuned to this newsletter and follow me on Instagram!
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Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From and White Space are the ONE selection for a multi-community read at Metrowest Readers’ Fest! Join me at the in person events to discuss these books! Both will also have virtual attendance options.
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What does “three questions” refer to? Come join us on the 28th and find out! (Hint: You’ll understand if you read Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From, but reading is not a pre-requisite!)
September 28th, 7:00 pm at Ashland High School
65 East Union Street, Ashland, MA, 01721
Come hear Jenn discuss her family and her upbringing, her writing life, and what “White Space” means. Attendees will have ample opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts, or just listen.
September 30th, 7:00 pm at Goodnow Library
21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
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Bring author Jennifer De Leon to your school, college, or company!
Jennifer is now available for school keynotes, small group facilitation, and more. She still has some availability for Latinx Heritage Month, and, of course, beyond! Everyone who books a school visit before the end of September will receive a signed copy of the newly released paperback version of Don't Ask Me Where I'm From!
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More September Events & Readings
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September 14th, 7pm (Virtual)
Jennifer De Leon on White Space
Prince George County Library
September 15th, 8pm (Virtual)
Virtual Book Reading and Discussion: Dariel Suarez and Jenn de Leon: Writers on Writing About Migration and Latinx Identity
National Hispanic Cultural Center
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September 19th, 11:30am (In Person)
Essay Means Attempt, Endeavor, Strive, in conversation with Aminatta Forna
Provincetown Book Festival
September 29th, 4pm (Virtual)
Latinx YA Author Panel
A Mighty Blaze
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October Events & Readings
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October 1st, 7pm (in person)
GrubStreet Boston Writers of Color at El Taller Bookstore
October 7th, 7pm (virtual)
Tell-All Series
Tell-All & Porter Square Books
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October 17th, 7:30pm (virtual)
YA Panel
Concord Festival of Authors
October 21st (details TBA)
White Space Reading & Book Signing
Booklink Booksellers
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