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
Poetry Collections
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Jama’s Alphabet Soup blog reviewed THINGS WE EAT
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Listen to Rebecca read “Any Weather” here
 Rebecca’s poetry collection, first published by Pecan Grove Press (adults; 2009) |  Quote and praise, Palabras in Each Fist |  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) |
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 