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Lisa Perskie Rodriguez

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Lisa Perskie Rodriguez, born in NYC and raised in New Jersey, has lived a life deeply intertwined with the North and South American continents. Academically trained in Art History, she found her calling in international education, serving in various roles from teacher to Executive Director. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, her experiences have provided rich cultural insights. Lisa's debut fantasy novel, Laela and the Moonline was published in 2022, followed by the standalone sequel, Arising. Now residing in Needham, MA, Lisa continues writing and engaging in community services. Her work reflects a profound understanding of coming of age and societal transformation. ...more

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Lisa Perskie Rodriguez's Arising depicts the story of Laela, a woman who boldly fights against ingrained social injustice to integrate two rival clans. This story begins in Aerizon, where Laela, a treetop dweller from the Treedle clan, bravely ventures into the forested areas of the Mergon clan, her tribe's mortal enemies. Weary Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 4.66 · 96 ratings · 66 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Arising 4.67 avg rating — 63 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
	Laela and the Moonline 4.57 avg rating — 21 ratings — 3 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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Bold On Purpose: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Getting It Done

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Ocean State

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The Dr. Now 1200-Calorie Diet Plan: Achieve Long-Lasting Weight Loss and Transform Your Body with Simple, Practical Recipes

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