About TORTILLA SUN:

"An imaginative, yet grounded novel." --Publishers Weekly

"A beautiful and engaging debut novel." --Kirkus

"...As Izzy explores Nana's small New Mexican village in the shadow of the Sandía Mountains with her spunky new friends, her stay turns into more than a summer vacation: It becomes a journey to discover more about her father, who died before she was born, and a chance to connect with her heritage. In the prologue, Las Cruces–based author Jennifer Cervantes notes, "This is a cuento, a story about magic, love, hope, and treasure . . . close your eyes and let the cuento take you to where magic still exists and spells of fear and hope are told through the heart of the storyteller." I suggest following Cervantes's advice—this enchanting tale is worth sharing with young readers ages 8 to 12." --New Mexico Magazine

"It rings true the importance of family, heritage,
and culture and the journey of self-discovery."
--5 Star Review Children's Books Examiner

"...a middle grade fiction novel with ambition."
--School Library Journal

"A gem of a book that is guaranteed to please both kids and adults...
A fantastic beginning to what I hope is a long career in writing MG books.
I absolutely loved the author's writing style and the way she told this story.
In addition, I loved how she captured the essence of the southwest in her
beautiful descriptions of the people, the village, the land, the myths, and the food!"
--Julie Peterson BookingMama.com

"Pick this up and settle in for a quiet and satisfying trip
with arresting language and images that are sure
to stay with you long after you close the cover."
--C.J. Omololu author of Dirty Little Secrets

"This book is magic."
--Irene Latham author of Leaving Gee's Bend

"A warm, beautifully written book"
--Christina Gonzalez author of Red Umbrella