Pablo Cartaya is a sought-after speaker, actor, educator, and the award-winning author of
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora, Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish,
Each Tiny Spark,
The Last Beekeeper, and
Curveball. Learn more about Pablo at PabloCartaya.com and follow him online @PHCartaya.
Praise for A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya:
An Instant #5 New York Times Bestseller
2025 Latinx in Publishing Best Book of the Year (So Far)
★ “A touching intergenerational road trip epic that juxtaposes heavy themes surrounding loss with
playful yet sophisticated interpretations of artistic integrity.”
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Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ “Cartaya weaves
humor, heartbreak, and a host of literary tropes and techniques into this
complex tale of three grieving road trippers.”
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Booklist, starred review
★ “Wondrous.”
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Shelf Awareness, starred review
“Cleverly structured and
sweetly engaging.”
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Kirkus Reviews
“In this exploration of grief, generational impact, and healing,
readers will find a book they can’t put down.”
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School Library Journal
