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Biography. A San Diego, California, native, [3] Matt de la Peña received his BA from University of the Pacific, which he attended on a basketball scholarship. He then received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University . De la Peña wrote Mexican WhiteBoy in 2008, drawing on his own teenage passion for sports and Mexican heritage.
Aug 8, 2022 · Learn about Matt de la Peña, the award-winning author of young adult and children's books. Find out his latest news, events, reviews, and projects, such as Milo Imagines the World and Patchwork.
Learn about Matt de la Peña, the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of young adult and picture books. Find out his latest news, books, awards, essays, and more.
Matt de la Peña is the New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal winning author of seven young adult novels (including Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here and Superman: Dawnbreaker) and five picture books (including Last Stop on Market Street and Love). Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the ...
Matt de la Peña is the New York Times best-selling, Newbery-medal-winning author of six young adult novels and four picture books. Matt received his MFA ...
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Jun 16, 2017 · Matt de la Peña, award-winning children's and young adult author, talks about how his love for books changed his attitude about male emotion and his relationship with his father.
Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal–winning author of Last Stop on Market Street. He is also the author of the award-winning picture books Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, and seven critically acclaimed young adult novels.
