Don’t Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno is a heartfelt story about a girl who is cursed by the sea. With a sweet main character and lyrical descriptions of the seaside setting, this is a magical read about self-discovery and choosing your own path. Those looking for a book with peak summer vibes will not want to miss this one. Continue reading
Author: Nina Moreno
Nina Moreno was born and raised in Miami until a hurricane sent her family toward the pines of Georgia where she picked up an accent. She’s a proud University of Florida Gator who once had her dream job of shelving books at the library. Inspired by the folklore and stories passed down to her from her Cuban and Colombian family, she now writes about Latinas chasing their dreams, falling in love, and navigating life in the hyphen. Her first novel, Don’t Date Rosa Santos, is available now from Little Brown for Young Readers and was a Junior Library Guild Selection, Indie Next Pick for teen readers, and SIBA Okra Pick. Her upcoming novel, Our Way Back to Always, will be out from LBYR in Fall 2021.