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“No one does magical realism like McLemore...Sheer magic: fierce, bright, and blazing with possibility.” -Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Acclaimed Mexican-American author Anna-Marie McLemore spins stories filled with rich magical worldbuilding and delicate family dynamics, often drawing on the cultures she grew up in. Her award-winning books The Weight of Feathers, When the Moon Was Ours, and Wild Beauty are full of captivating magical realism. Her latest book, Blanca & Roja, is a reminaging of Snow-White & Rose-Red meets Swan Lake, telling the captivating story of sisters, friendship, love, hatred, and the price we pay to protect our hearts. Join Anna-Marie for a conversation about magical realism, fairy tales, worldbuilding, and her approach to magical storytelling.