Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Sonora Reyes

Writing Diversely: Intersectional Characters | Interview with Sonora Reyes

Writing Diversely Interview

This month’s Writing Diversely interview is with Author Sonora Reyes and we’re discussing intersectional characters (mental illness, neurodivergence, physical disability, LGBTQ+, and Mexican Indigenous identity). Born and raised in Arizona, Sonora Reyes is the author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School and the forthcoming contemporary young adult novel The Luis Ortega Survival Club. They write fiction full of queer and Latinx characters in a variety of genres, with current projects in both kidlit and adult categories. Sonora is also the creator and host of the Twitter chat #QPOCChat, a monthly community-building chat for queer writers of color.

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Writing Neurodivergent Characters: Mariela Diaz

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She is a Mama of four neurodiverse lil’ beans ranging from teens to a preschooler. In her spare time she enjoys being involved in her community and helping to advocate for children’s rights, inclusion and diversity. Mariela creates free educational resources for children, educators and parents that are available on her website.

Watch the full interview below!

 

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