PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
David Valdes is the author of the nonfiction books Homo Domesticus, The Rhinestone Sisterhood, and Today Show pick A Little Fruitcake, as well as a dozen produced plays. A former Boston Globe columnist and Huffington Post blogger whose posts have received over a million hits, he currently writes for Medium, and was recently featured in the New York Times's Modern Love column. He also teaches writing at Boston Conservatory and Tufts. David lives in the Boston area with his teen daughter. davidvaldeswrites.com Twitter: @dvaldestweets Instagram: @mambobean Facebook: davidvaldeswriter
The solid pacing and pleasant, fluid prose make this a page-turner. . . . A great read offering entertainment, encouragement, and plenty to reflect upon. --Kirkus Reviews Prepare to laugh out loud as Cuban American high-school senior Luis takes a trip into the past that rivals Back to the Future. . . Readers will fall for Luis and Chaz, and-bonus!-Luis' clumsy, misunderstood roommate, Ernie. The ripple effects of their brave choices change everyone's future for the better. --Booklist Sweet and funny, with a touch of sorrow, yet filled with hope and love. --Publishers Weekly on HOMO DOMESTICUS [The author's] humorous, honest, and personal voice makes him a great tour guide and friend. --Booklist on HOMO DOMESTICUS
