Paloma Angelina Lopez is a mother, student, and creative writer living in Salina, Oklahoma. She grew up partly in New Mexico and California. She is a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. "Popo the Xolo" was written during a period of loss and change in Lopez’s life. The writing allowed her to connect with her culture, traditions, and her own Xolo-mix, Huehue. This helped her to create "Popo the Xolo," which is her debut children’s book.
Awards: 2025 Golden Poppy finalist;Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2025; Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Books of 2025
Communities: Hispanic or Latinx, Mixed Race, Mexica-descent
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