M. Garcia Pena (she/her) was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She got her MFA at The New School and is the author of several young adult novels and picture books. She is a founding member of the artist collective Las Musas Books and splits her time between Puerto Rico and New York. You can find her at MGarciaBooks.com. Andre Ceolin is a self-taught illustrator from Brazil who has refined his craft through studies at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, Melies, and Escola Panamericana de Artes. He has illustrated numerous books for a variety of publishers, creating his work entirely by hand, blending traditional and digital techniques without the use of AI. When he's not illustrating, Andre enjoys crafting small toys and exploring scenic roads. He lives in Brazil with his family. You can visit him at AndreCeolin.com.
Praise for When We Find Her ""A beautiful story that feeds the heart and soul completely. Lila, Abuelo, and Abuela are unforgettable—the smells and tastes of this special recipe and André's stunning illustrations bring them all to life."" - Jenny Torres Sanchez, author of With Lots of Love ""Poetic and poignant, When We Find Her is a beautiful reminder that those we love are always with us, and that food helps us keep our connection to our family."" - Yamile Saied Méndez, award winning author of Where Are You From? and Pockets of Love “Timeless and beautiful, an ode to the love our abuelas wrap around us with cherished recipes.” - Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré award winning author of The Last Cuentista