![]() ![]() The book was named as an ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young Adults and an ALA-YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. The book was made into a major motion picture (released in the fall of 2011) starring Ludacris, Nick Cannon, Emelie de Ravin, Grayson Boucher, and Rosanna Arquette (Night and Day Pictures). Matt’s debut novel, Ball Don’t Lie, was published by Delacorte in 2005. Matt de la Peña is the New York Times Bestselling, Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels and six picture books. *The New York Times followed Matt into Tucson High School after his book was banned from the curriculum (along with the work of several other Hispanic authors). * Listen to Matt and Christian talk about their latest collaboration, Milo Imagines the World, on NPR. ![]() * Read Matt’s essay in Time Magazine about exploring tough topics in picture books. * Read Matt’s NPR essay about the saving powers of literacy and creativity - especially in working class communities. He teaches creative writing and visits schools and colleges throughout the country. de la Peña currently lives in Southern California. In 2019 Matt was given an honorary doctorate from UOP. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific where he attended school on a full basketball scholarship. In 2016 he was awarded the NCTE Intellectual Freedom Award. 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 six picture books (including Milo Imagines the World and Last Stop on Market Street).
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