Crafting Hope and Acceptance in Sonora Reyes' Novels in Conversation with Elisabeth Paige

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 an anthology. Tune
in to hear about their creative process, inspirations, and
advocacy through storytelling.


You can find information about Dr. Elisabeth Paige at
www.mindfulhappykids.com.