Coming in March 2027!
Guatemalan adoptee Elena’s trip to meet her birth mother shows her the higher purpose of her magic and the truth about her “adoption.” When her native village is threatened and her powers disappear, Elena sets out on a quest to regain her magic and help save her community.
Español edition coming in April 2027!
It’s been a privilege to contribute to and co-edit this short story anthology of bi/multi-racial/cultural authors with Ismée Williams!
“A must-have for middle school collections” – School Library Journal, starred review
“The plot is absorbing and skillfully paced, laced with insight and warmth . . . Inspiring, smart, and beautifully written.” – Kirkus starred review
“A lovely, moving, and realistic view of the struggles and insecurities—as well as the beauty—that comes from being bicultural.” — Booklist starred review
Poems for kids I contributed to books
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Jama’s Alphabet Soup blog reviewed THINGS WE EAT
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Listen to Rebecca read “Any Weather” here
My collection of poems
“These poems are riveting and unforgettable, leaving the reader redeemed through the acceptance of self, radiant “in the bright holiness of now.” — Larry D. Thomas, 2008 Texas Poet Laureate
published by Pecan Grove Press 2010
Poems for adults I contributed to books
 includes three poems by Rebecca (2015) |  includes one poem by Rebecca (2003) |
 Includes a poem by Rebecca (adults; 2008) |  Includes a poem by Rebecca (adults; 2007) |
Essay in textbook
A textbook for teachers and students who want to write authentically in any genre
My essay is “Loosening the Collars,” about how I found my writing voice and how I help students find theirs.
Rebecca Balcárcel 