“I wanted to hug the book when I finished. If you have ever believed in the power of second chances, Luz Véliz will light up your heart.” – Christina Soontornvat, Newbery Honor author of A WISH IN THE DARK and ALL THIRTEEN
“A lovely, moving, and realistic view of the struggles and insecurities—as well as the beauty—that comes from being bicultural.” — Selenia Paz, Booklist starred review
 Poetry collection, first published by Pecan Grove Press (adults; 2009) |  Includes two poems by Rebecca (children; 2020) Rebecca reads “Any Weather” (1 min. video) |  Includes three poems by Rebecca (adults; 2015) |
 Includes a poem by Rebecca (adults; 2008) |  Includes a poem by Rebecca (adults; 2007) |  Includes a poem by Rebecca (adults; 2003) |
Also by Rebecca
- Personal essay on choosing to use a clothesline (“The Clothesline,” Mothering.com 2012)
- Video essay (my first! actually a low-tech experiment!) on my dual heritage and the difficulty of translation (7min.)
Rebecca Balcárcel 