{"id":536,"date":"2020-06-16T05:07:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T05:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/galltzacker.com\/rights\/?page_id=536"},"modified":"2026-02-04T21:13:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T21:13:31","slug":"aida-salazar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/galltzacker.com\/rights\/aida-salazar\/","title":{"rendered":"Aida Salazar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SING ME A STORY: SHORT STORIES IN VERSE BY LATINE AUTHORS<\/h3>\n

\n August 2026,\n Dial\/Penguin Random House,\n 272 pp <\/p>\n\n

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Edited by multi-award-winning author Aida Salazar, this anthology brings together a star-studded cast of Latine kidlit verse novelists for an unprecedented collection of short stories in verse about the power of music<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

All of your favorite Latine kidlit verse novelists have contributed stories to this powerful collection that pays tribute to the power of various forms of music, from bachata to hip hop, and Selena to dem bow.<\/p>\r\n

Stories written by: Andrea Beatriz Arango, David Bowles, Stephen Brise\u00f1o, Margarita Engle, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, Juan Felipe Herrera, J.P. Infante, Guadalupe Garcia McCall, Jasminne Mendez, Rico Pabon, Nonieqa Ramos, Yaccaira Salvatierra, Ari Tison, Aida Salazar, John Santos, and Elisabet Velasquez.<\/p><\/div>\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n

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STREAM<\/h3>\n

\n June 2026,\n Scholastic,\n 336 pp <\/p>\n\n

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Two teens are sent to Mexico for the summer to unplug in this hilarious, richly drawn, and thought-provoking dual narrative, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, Adib Khorram, Erin Entrada Kelly, and Meg Medina.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Newly graduated 8th graders Celi and Elio don’t know each other, but after a catfishing incident in their Oakland, California community goes viral, both sets of parents discover their recent screen overuse. Independently, they have the \u201cbrilliant\u201d idea to ship the kids off to the same rancho in Mexico for two months, thinking it will help them detox from their devices and reconnect with themselves.<\/p>\r\n

In the middle of nowhere\u2015without internet, electricity, or even running water\u2015the two meet and bond over their miserable fates: Celi is forced to spend her days helping in a primitive healing clinic with her eccentric t\u00edas while Elio carts sticks and logs to rehabilitate a river. But day by day, amidst the stark beauty and cultural richness of rural Mexico, with crushes blooming, Celi and Elio each shed a little of their online selves and begin to understand what it means to embrace nature, connect to culture, and cultivate authenticity.<\/p>\r\n

Featuring the main characters from Aida Salazar’s award-winning novels\u00a0Ultraviolet<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0The Moon Within<\/span>,\u00a0Stream<\/span>\u00a0crackles with humor, wisdom, and relatable themes that come alive in the author’s signature propulsive verse. The story speaks directly to teens and will make them feel seen.<\/p><\/div>\n\n \n\n

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KIRKUS<\/strong> – “A lovely, lilting bildungsroman duet in verse.”<\/p>\n

SHELF AWARENESS<\/strong> – “Aida Salazar unites the protagonists of her Pura Belpr\u00e9 Honor recipient, Ultraviolet, and International Latino Book Award winner The Moon Within in Stream, a whipsmart, heartwarming middle-grade verse novel.”<\/p>\n

BOOKLIST<\/strong> – “A perfect conclusion to Salazar\u2019s collection.”<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n

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MY LIVING WORLD<\/p>\n

WHEN SUN RISES<\/h3>\n

\n June 2025,\n Penguin Workshop\/Penguin Random House,\n 26 pp <\/p>\n\n

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Derived from Mexican Indigenous wisdom, this is the third title in a series of poetic board books centering around establishing an authentic, heartfelt connection with nature.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Using Mexican concepts, this poignantly lyrical series invites young children to pay witness to nature, to value it, and to become a steward of the planet. The Sun guides all life on Earth. We move to its cycles through the seasons\u2014listening to the awakening of nature in spring, celebrating the shining warmth in summer, honoring our loved ones in autumn, and dreaming of better days ahead in winter. Its steadfastness touches and gives life to every being, showcasing the power of universal interconnectedness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

WHEN WATER FLOWS<\/span>
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\r\n<\/span>Water is essential to all life on earth\u2014it helps us grow, it feeds us, it cleanses us, and it heals us. Its fluidity touches and gives life to every being, showcasing the power of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text \u2013 in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.<\/span>
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WHEN MOON BLOOMS<\/span>
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\r\n<\/span>\u00a0The moon\u2019s phases \u2013 new, waxing, full, and waning \u2013 are seamlessly intertwined with our own natural cadences, showcasing the power and beauty of universal interconnectedness. Acclaimed middle-grade author Aida Salazar lovingly turns her attention to the youngest readers, bringing her signature lyrical text, in English with a few Spanish words interwoven. With vibrant, mystical art, this book is a truly meaningful and formative experience for all young readers.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n

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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<\/strong> – “Warm and fluidly told, it\u2019s a lovely starting point for discussions about the natural world.”<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n

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ULTRAVIOLET<\/h3>\n

\n April 2024,\n Scholastic,\n 256 pp <\/p>\n\n

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Can love break your heart – literally?<\/p>\r\n

For Elio, eighth grade fizzes with change. In his body. With his pops, who makes them join a father-son group to talk about puberty and manly stuff and being Mexican. And especially around Camelia, his first girlfriend, whose golden aura distorts his vision.<\/p>\r\n

When Elio finds out Camelia has been hanging out with Chava, and that he’s been pressuring her into kissing him, Elio’s emotions spiral and he craves revenge. Little does he know a fight with Chava will land him in the hospital with a real heart condition, and that Camelia isn’t looking for a savior. What will it take for Elio to learn what it really means to be a man, a true friend, and an ally?<\/p>\r\n

In poems that radiate color and crackle with comedy and candor, Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, toxic masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys as it challenges stereotypes about how they are socialized to behave. This vibrant, authentic story, centering an irresistible Chicano hero struggling to figure out who he wants to be, is the highly relatable coming of age story every tween and young teen needs.<\/p><\/div>\n\n \n\n

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SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL <\/strong>– “Yet another heartfelt and accessible tale of growing up from one of the best in modern children\u2019s literature.”<\/p>\n

KIRKUS<\/strong> – “A story that sings to the soul.”<\/p>\n

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<\/strong> – “A compassionate verse novel about first love, heartbreak, and vulnerability.”<\/p>\n

BOOKPAGE<\/strong> – “Salazar delivers a fully intersectional look at what it means to try to embody masculinity without toxicity.”<\/p>\n\n \n \n \n \n \n

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