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Alexandra Villasante



Alexandra Villasante has always loved telling stories--though not always with words. She has a BFA in Painting and an MA in Combined Media (that's art school speak for making work out of anything). Born in New Jersey to immigrant parents, Alex has the privilegio of dreaming in both English and Spanish.

When she's not writing, painting or chasing chickens around the yard, Alex plans conferences and fundraisers for non-profits. She lives with her family in the semi-wilds of Pennsylvania. You can find Alexandra on twitter and Instagram at @magpiewrites or on her website, alexandravillasante.com.
 
 
Novels
   The Grief Keeper (2019)
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Alexandra Villasante recommends
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An Echo in the City (2023)
K X Song
"The vibrant writing is saturated with the colors and sounds of the beating heart of Hong Kong - and the quieter, internal search for belonging and identity. This wholehearted debut will challenge you and stay with you for a long time."
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What's Coming to Me (2022)
Francesca Padilla
"What's Coming to Me by Francesca Padilla perfectly evokes the salt air, gasoline and desperation of a seaside town. A vivid and truthful book that delves into grief, denial and finding your way back to yourself."
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We Are Not From Here (2020)
Jenny Torres Sanchez
"We Are Not From Here is a book that will mark your heart. Jenny Torres Sanchez challenges us to feel, empathize and understand. A searing, necessary and ultimately beautiful book."

Anthologies containing stories by Alexandra Villasante
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Relit (2024)
16 Latinx Remixes of Classic Stories
edited by
Sandra Proudman
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Our Shadows Have Claws (2022)
15 Latin American Monster Stories
edited by
Yamile Saied Méndez and Amparo Ortiz

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