marina

My first published book & a collaboration with a Canadian legend. Two dreams come true in one. This is for all the kids like me who didn’t see themselves represented in their libraries - and this is for all the allies. For the friends named Zach, Raj, or Melissa. There’s far too many people to thank, but I’d like to start with @EricRWalters for believing in me and my ability to write. I can’t even begin to express the honor it is, to not only work with you, but to have become such good friends, and learn about each others faith through writing this. Secondly, I want to thank two teachers in highschool who have shaped so much of who I am, and inspired me to write and share my art with the world. Riley & Tosh, this wouldn’t be reality without you. To all teachers, this is what your investment looks like manifested. I want to thank my publisher, @orcabook for their constant feedback, and also for being so open to mine. I also want to thank all of the individuals, teachers and classes that were beta readers - you all have helped shape this story. I want to thank my agent, Hilary, and also thank Eric’s agent, Amy; as well as their respective agencies: Westwood & TLA. And finally, I want to thank my parents. Rather, each and every immigrant parent who makes every sacrifice for their children to succeed. Though we all may not be lawyers or a doctors, our goal is to always make you proud. Pre-order link in bio. ❤️