Remixes and retellings will never go out of style, but nailing the balance between inspiration and homage can be tricky. Jessica Parra, author of "Rubi Ramos’s Recipe for Success" and "The Quince Project," discusses how swapping weddings for quinceañeras and adding Disney and Star Wars themes breathed new life to a well-loved story.
| Where: | UA Library YA /Room 254 Main Floor (Seats 55, Wheelchair accessible)    |
| When: | Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Teen |
| Moderator: | Ann Parker |
| Sponsor: | Session made possible courtesy of Worlds of Words |
As a lawyer and daughter of Guatemalan and Cuban bakers, Jessica Parra never objects to an extra slice of cake. She’s a Los Angeles native who loves to write about Latinas with big hair (and chasing even bigger dreams), complicated families, and the healing magic of acceptance....
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