GrowPlayGo Boston, MA Events Author & Illustrator Series: Matt de la Peña Author & Illustrator Series: Matt de la Peña Tuesday, February 23, 2027 · 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Lower Mills — 27 Richmond St., Boston, MA
New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña visits the library to discuss his work and meet with children. Matt’s young adult novels include Mexican WhiteBoy, We Were Here, and Superman: Dawnbreaker and his picture books include Last Stop on Market Street and Love. Matt received his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University and his BA from the University of the Pacific, where he attended school on a full athletic scholarship for basketball.
Ages 6–12.
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