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Sonora Reyes
Sonora Reyes is a queer, autistic, second generation immigrant author who writes fiction novels in a variety of genres. Reyes created and hosts the #QPOCChat, a monthly twitter chat for queer writers of color. Reyes is also the co-founder of QPOCfest, "a virtual gathering of queer and trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color authors, books, and all those who celebrate our stories". They work on this project alongside fellow authors Emery Lee (e/em/eirs) author of Meet Cute Diary and Café Con Lychee and Jonny Garza Villa (they/them/theirs) author of Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun and Ander & Santi Were Here.

Writing Career
Sonora Reyes current bibliography is primarily within the Young Adult Contemporary genre. Their stories feature queer, disabled and Latinx characters. Reyes' debut novel The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School released on May 17 2022 through Balzer + Bray (a HarperCollins imprint) to rave reviews.

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, and the LAMBDA Literary Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. It was also awarded the Pura Belpré Award by the American Library Association.

Their sophomore title The Luis Ortega Survival Guide released May 23, 2023.

They contributed a story to the 2023 anthology Transmogrify: 14 Tales of Trans Magic edited by G. Haron Davis. Transmogrify is a young adult anthology released by HarperCollins featuring fantasy stories with trans and gender nonconforming characters by trans and gender nonconforming authors.

Reyes has teased future projects but nothing has been officially announced.

Blurbs & Reviews
Reyes wrote a blurb for Jonny Garza Villa's 2023 release Ander & Santi Were Here saying, "With a swoony romance full of sex positivity, humor, and PAIN, Jonny Garza Villa will destroy your heart and piece it back together and you will thank them for it."

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School was blurbed by several authors. J. Elle, author of Wings of Ebony wrote, "Deeply moving, laugh-out-loud funny, and swoony, Reyes packs it all in, in this powerful coming-of-age story about unapologetically loving ourselves--and others."

Emery Lee, author of Meet Cute Diary said, "Full of heart, humor, and a swoon-worthy romance, The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School is the recovering Catholic school student's road to healing. Balancing themes of self-advocacy and self-discovery with comedy and romance tropes, this is a must-read for queer teens growing into their own."

Julie Murphy, most known for Dumplin', "With off the charts heart and humor, The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School is an immediate favorite. Sonora's voice is one to watch!"

Abdi Nazemian who wrote Only This Beautiful Moment said, "A bold debut that invites us into a world of cultural specificity and queer love through the voice of a heroine who is impossible to resist. I'm so thrilled for readers to go on this uniquely hilarious and deeply moving journey of self-acceptance."

Aiden Thomas author of the bestselling Cemetery Boys recommended it saying, "The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes is a story about bravery, love, and so much more. It's about discovering what makes you feel most at home within yourself, and the comfort that comes with sharing those parts with the people you love, even when it's scary. With a sweet sapphic romance and fiercely loyal friends, this book is a warm, protective hug for teens who are fighting to be seen as themselves in a world that wants them to hide."

The Luis Ortega Survival Guide was blurbed by the author of Ophelia After All, Racquel Marie who said, “The Luis Ortega Survival Club impressively and realistically explores trauma and pain alongside joy and love. Refreshingly sincere and ultimately hopeful, this book oozes intentional care for its characters and readers.”

Interviews and Discussions

 * Publisher's Weekly Q & A
 * Page Turner Magazine
 * ReadsRainbow
 * Boricua Reads