Tehlor Kay Mejia is the author of Sammy Espinoza's Last Review andthe critically acclaimed young-adult fantasy duology We Set the Dark on Fire and We Unleash the Merciless Storm. Their debut middle-grade series, Paola Santiago and the River of Tears, is currently in development at Disney as a television series. Mejia lives with their daughter, partner, and two small dogs in Oregon, where they grow heirloom corn and continue their quest to perfect the vegan tamale.
“A heartwarming story about community, self-discovery, and love.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “The ensuing warmhearted wish-fulfillment of two plucky Davids facing off against a corporate Goliath—and discovering truths about themselves in the process—makes for a highly satisfying comfort read. . . . This is sure to win fans.”—Publishers Weekly