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About the Author

Veronica Chambers is an author and currently a writer/editor for The New York Times. Born in Panama and raised in Brooklyn, her work often reflects her Afro-Latina heritage. She’s written the acclaimed memoir, Mama’s Girl which has been course adopted by hundreds of high schools and colleges throughout the country. She has also authored several children’s books including the NYT bestselling Finish the Fight, Call and Response, Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb and The Go-Between.
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Ida, in Love and in Trouble

Everybody’s Got Something

Amigas Point Me to Tomorrow

A Formal Affair

Amigas Playing for Keeps

Amigas She’s Got Game

Lights Camera Quince!

Fifteen Candles

A Virgin’s Guide to Everything

Double Dutch

Marisol and Magdalena

Quinceanera Means Sweet Fifteen