Sonido Reyes (He/They)

Lee Call

Sonido Reyes, writing as Sonora Reyes, is the author of "The Broposal," his adult romance debut, and "The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar," the follow-up to his award-winning Young Adult debut, "The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School." His fiction is full of queer and Latinx characters in a variety of genres, with current projects in both young adult and adult categories. He lives in Arizona in a multi-generational family home with a small pack of dogs who run the place. Outside of writing, Sonido loves dancing, singing karaoke and playing with his baby nephew.

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Awards: Pura Belpré Award, LAMBDA literary award, William C. Morris Award Finalist Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Children’s Book Council’s Young Adults' Favorites Award Evergreen Young Adult Book Award (Washington) National Book Award Finalist Lambda Literary Award Nutmeg Children’s Book Award (Connecticut)

Why Not Both? Writing Romance for Teens and Adults

What's it like to switch from writing romance for one age group to another (and sometimes go back and forth)? Today, three romance authors who got their start writing for young adults will discuss the difference between writing for Y.A. and adult audiences ... and the best parts about each side of the coin.

Koffler Room 216 (Seats 89, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Romance
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Jonny Garza Villa, Adib Khorram, Sonido Reyes
Moderator: Hannah Gomez
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, Sundt Construction, Inc.

Living Our Truths in a Harsh World

Teens face a harsh world, especially when dealing with bullying and discrimination as they struggle with identity and accountability. Whether facing public slurs, mental health struggles, or family guilt, these Native, Latinx, and Middle Eastern teens challenge societal expectations to live their own truths.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Adib Khorram, Sonido Reyes, Cynthia Leitich Smith
Moderator: Sybil Durand
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Vanessa C. Moss, Attorney-at-Law

Books:

The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar

Teen
HarperCollins Canada, Limited
September 2025
ISBN 9780063358409
384 pages
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