Anomalies 53: Into the Shadows

Angela Cervantes is the Mexican American author of popular children's novels like Lety Out Loud, which was a 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Book. Her other books include Maritza: Lead with Your Heart (American Girls book); Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring; Gaby, Lost and Found; and Allie, First at Last. Angela's latest novel, The Cursed Moon, is the author's first book in the children's horror genre.

In addition to her original novels, Angela authored the junior novelizations for Disney/Pixar's animated film Coco and Disney's animated film Encanto.

Angela's short stories have been featured in Chicken Soup for the Latino Soul and the young adult anthology Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America.

Angela is a daughter of a retired elementary-school teacher who instilled in her a love for reading and storytelling. Angela writes from her home in Kansas City. When she's not writing, Angela enjoys reading, running, gazing up at clouds, and taking advantage of Taco Tuesdays.