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Podcast: Mindful, Happy Kids
Episode: Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige
Description: In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Sonora Reyes, acclaimed author of young adult and adult books such as 'The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School,' 'The Luis Ortega Survival Club,' and 'The Broposal.' Reyes shares their writing journey as an autistic writer, starting with fanfiction and evolving into published novels centered on queer Mexican characters. They discuss the importance of representation in literature, touching on themes of mental health, complicated familial relationships, and social issues like homophobia, transphobia, racism, and discrimination. Reyes also highlights their latest projects, including a spinoff novel and contributions to...