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Olga Herrera

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Miami, Florida, The United States

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https://www.olgaherrera.me

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Children's, Graphic Novels

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October 2020

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Olga Herrera is a multicultural Cuban and Ecuadorian author and illustrator of children's books. She earned her BFA from the Ringling College of Art and Design, majoring in Illustration.
She co-founded Illo Chat, a podcast for illustrators, and is an active member of the SCBWI and Las Musas. She also teaches illustration to seniors in her community and mentors emerging authors and illustrators.
Olga is bilingual in Spanish and English.

Bibliography:
Rock and Spike Graphic Novel series (Author, Illustrator) Random House 2027/2028
A Light for Lucinda (Author/Illustrator) Charlesbridge 2026 (Spanish edition available)
Alice Alone (Illustrator) Amicus 2025
The Unwelcome Surprise (Author/Illustrator) Feiwel and Friends 2023 ...more

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Average rating: 4.24 · 108 ratings · 53 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Unwelcome Surprise 4.09 avg rating — 85 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light for Lucinda: A Story from the Cuban Revolution 4.78 avg rating — 23 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Olga Herrera liked that Sunny entered a giveaway A Light for Lucinda: A Story from the Cuban Revolution by Olga Herrera (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Olga Herrera answered Goodreads's question: Where did you get the idea for your most recent book? A Light for Lucinda /Una Luz para Lucinda. was inspired by a conversation I had with my mother. I included this information in the Author's Note. Grab some tissues! This book honors all of us! all the little things we do for one another to create com See Full Answer
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Olga Herrera rated a book it was amazing Call Your Father: A Tender Picture Book for Dads by Tracy C. Gold (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This books will give you the feels! It’s beautiful and tender. Through the story the main character grows up Leaning on his father for advice, guidance and love. Until the end when he understands what being a father means.
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This was a fun read! The story is very creative! It has just enough mystery, chuckles and a bit of naughtiness that made this book feel fresh and modern. The characters are well rounded. The protagonists aren’t perfect little kids, they do some dirty ...more
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