Luisana Duarte Armend�riz grew up on the Ju�rez, Mexico/El Paso, Texas border. A writer and translator, Luisana earned her BA from the University of Texas at El Paso and her MA/MFA in Children's Literature and Writing for Children from Simmons University in Boston. She won the 2018 Lee & Low Books/Tu Books New Visions Award for her debut novel, Julieta and the Diamond Enigma. Find out more at luisanaduarte.com.
""[Julieta] is an endearing protagonist, and the loving relationship she has with her parents makes them an important presence in the narrative... Readers will enjoy seeing Paris with the irrepressible Julieta."" -- Booklist ""Readers of this debut author's entertaining middle-grade mystery will appreciate the back matter."" -- The Horn Book ""This gentle, fast-paced mystery will hook readers... Detailed descriptions of Paris landmarks and factual information about museum pieces are woven naturally into the fast-moving plot so that readers come away with knowledge of these topics alongside a satisfying story."" -- Kirkus Reviews ""Julieta is a likable, bilingual character who will appeal to a middle grade audience."" -- School Library Journal Best Books for Kids - New York Public Library Delaware Diamonds Awards - Diamond State Reading Association New Visions Award - Lee & Low Books