Lilliam Rivera crafts compelling young adult novels that delve into themes of identity and the journey of self-discovery. With a distinctive voice, her writing explores the complexities of growing up and finding one's place in the world. Rivera examines the cultural influences and personal experiences that shape young individuals, offering readers engaging and thought-provoking narratives. Her literary style is both fresh and insightful, providing a resonant reading experience.
The story follows a young woman who lands her dream job with a renowned designer, only to uncover the unsettling truths lurking beneath the glamorous facade of the fashion industry. As she delves deeper into this world, supernatural elements intertwine with suspense, revealing the sinister realities that challenge her perceptions of beauty and success.
A dazzling story full of heart about how one twelve-year-old channels her rage into synchronized swimming dreams, from the author of The Education of Margot Sanchez and Never Look Back, Lilliam Rivera. Natalia de la Cruz Rivera y Santiago, also known as Nat, was swimming neighborhood kids out of their money at the local Boyle Heights pool when her life changed. The L.A. Mermaids performed, emerging out of the water with matching sequined swimsuits, and it was then that synchronized swimming stole her heart. The problem? Her activist mom and professor dad think it's a sport with too much emphasis on looks—on being thin and white. Nat grew up the youngest in a house full of boys, so she knows how to fight for what she wants, using her anger to fuel her. People often underestimate her swimming skills when they see her stomach rolls, but she knows better than to worry about what people think. Sometimes, she feels more like a submarine than a mermaid, but she wonders if she could be both. Barely Floating explores what it means to sparkle in your skin, build community with those who lift you up, and keep floating when waters get rough.
Acclaimed author Lilliam Rivera and artist Steph C. reimagine one of DC s greatest Green Lanterns, Jessica Cruz, to tell a story about immigration, family, and overcoming fear to inspire hope.
Move over, Nancy Drew--there's a new sleuth in town! Inspired by the beloved comic series, Goldie Vance is ready to sleuth her way through never-before- seen mysteries in this second original novel by Lilliam Rivera featuring 16 full-color comic pages!
Based on the bestselling, fan-favourite comic series Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams! This is the first installment in a middle-grade novel series following Goldie Vance, amateur detective, as she sleuths her way through never-before-seen mysteries. Features a full-colour comic chapter that's essential to unravelling the mystery.
A dystopian novel about sisterhood and the cruel choices people are forced to make in order to survive.