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Darlene P. Campos

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Darlene P. Campos earned her MFA in creative writing from the University of Texas at El Paso and her BA in English with a medical studies minor from the University of Houston. During her time at UH, she won the Glass Mountain Award for Prose and the Sylvan N. Karchmer Fiction Prize. She is also a two-time Best of the Net finalist in both fiction and nonfiction categories, and the 2025 winner of the Encouragement Grant from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She has been featured in interviews by School Library Journal, Poets & Writers, and Book Riot. She is a co-founder of LatinxPitch, an online event for Latinx authors of children’s literature that helps them match with a literary agent or publisher for their work. Sh ...more

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The Center of the Earth

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D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. by Abby  White
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Inspirational story

This middle grade novel addresses a deep topic in a way kids can understand and relate to easily. It's a quick read and very emotional at times. I enjoyed it.
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Warden by Jim Willett
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I'm currently researching Huntsville and the Walls Unit so I purchased this book as a resource. I couldn't put it down once I got started. Willett's words made me squirm, cry, and consider my viewpoints. That's a sign of a well written book. I truly ...more
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Before We Turn to Dust by Clara Sneed
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This was such an awesome historical story to read. I found myself totally immersed in the world Sneed painted for the reader. I appreciated all the research and passion Sneed put into this account.
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The Story of My Anger by Jasminne Mendez
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An inspiring story about Yulieta, a teen who stands up for what she believes in, no matter the circumstances. Together with her friends, Yulieta creates a movement against their school's book ban. They rise up to crush opposition despite th
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The Center of the Earth by Darlene P. Campos
"The Center of the Earth is not a journey into the planet, but a journey into the past. Darlene P. Campos has written a touching historical fiction about friendship, family and bravery which is based on true events. The novel begins in prewar Germany " Read more of this review »
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The Woman With Fifty Faces by Jonathan Lackman
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I thought the history behind The Woman With Fifty Faces sounded interesting, so I read this book in one sitting. However, while the overall story was indeed intriguing, the narrative was a bit disjointed at times. The art style was also a little inte ...more
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Waves by Ingrid Chabbert
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This is a touching story that addresses the author's miscarriage and how she and her partner move through their grief. The graphics go well with the text. I found the ending to be just right, like a breeze on a hot summer day. I felt like I lived thr ...more
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I absolutely ADORED this book. I connected to Ruthie immediately. Her character leaps off the pages, as do the other characters as well. Additionally, I enjoyed the relationships among the different generations. It's touching to see a young character ...more
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Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English / Tío Ricky no habla inglés by Maritere R. Bellas
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This is such a cute story of a boy who translates for a beloved relative. The ending is beautiful as well. The illustrations really bring the characters to life. My favorite things about Tío Ricky Doesn't Speak English are the messages of the importa ...more
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