Photos of my North Gwinnett High School visit!
Photos of my North Gwinnett High School visit!

It was the BEST book release day ever! To celebrate my book birthday I spent the day with the students of North Gwinnett High School. We shared laughs, pizza and the most amazing cupcakes inspired by my book — French cherries jubilee and Lala’s Cuban-American apple pie. They were delicious! And what’s even more amazing, they made me a custom Salty, Bitter, Sweet chef’s coat!!! How did a girl get to be so lucky????

A huge thanks and flan to educator extraordinaire, Carrie Deem, who organized this special event and baked these delicious treats. Carrie, you are the magic stars are made of! 🌟🌟🌟Thank you! 🙏

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Photos of the book release for Salty, Bitter, Sweet!
Photos of the book release for Salty, Bitter, Sweet!

My little foodie romance, Salty, Bitter, Sweet is out in the world! On February 29th, 2020 I got to celebrate the years of hard work it took to publish this book. My heart is full of gratitude for all the amazing people who made this night happen. Thanks to Little Shop of Stories and the Georgia Center for the Book for hosting. To the extraordinary Kimberly Jones for being the best moderator and friend in the book universe. To Vania Stoyanova for the gorgeous photos. And to my family, friends and colleagues who showed up to support me. I love you guys!!!

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CNN producer and Norcross resident debuts novel centered around empowering young Latinas
CNN producer and Norcross resident debuts novel centered around empowering young Latinas

While working full time as a CNN special projects producer, Mayra Cuevas persevered in writing a young adult novel with a Latina as the protagonist. She hopes the story will spread a message of empowerment to young girls.

Cuevas was born and raised in Puerto Rico and now lives in Norcross. She said some of her upbringing as a Latina, as well as her experiences with her grandparents and then her parents’ divorce inspired scenes in the novel, which is titled “Salty, Bitter, Sweet.” It will be released March 3.

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Mayra Cuevas, Author of YA novel Salty, Bitter, Sweet, talks about writing and diversity in literature [Podcast]
Mayra Cuevas, Author of YA novel Salty, Bitter, Sweet, talks about writing and diversity in literature [Podcast]

Want to learn what it takes to write a Young Adult novel that showcases diversity, characters that find success on their own terms and written by a person of color? YA novelist Mayra Cuevas debut novel is “Swalty, Bitter, Sweet.” Join host Rico Figliolini and Mayra as they discuss inspirations and writing methods that went into this fantastic book, her Puerto Rican heritage and her own family’s experience with divorce, grief, new beginnings and the healing power of food made with love.

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How to get your book published (in seven years)
How to get your book published (in seven years)

I almost cried when I saw my name written in solid black script on the cover of my debut novel. It was the culmination of seven years of relentless work, boundless joy, unexpected friendships and numerous disappointments.After all the waiting, finally I could read – MAYRA CUEVAS – written under a gorgeous illustration of a girl of color wearing a chef’s coat, her wild locks adorned with a crown of flowers. Next to it stood the catchy title crafted by my editorial team at Blink/HarperColllins, Salty, Bitter, Sweet — the perfect name for the book, and for the long journey that brought it to existence.

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My short story RESILIENT is @ForeshadowYA 's NEW VOICE
My short story RESILIENT is @ForeshadowYA 's NEW VOICE

Awesome #MondayMotivation! Today, my short story RESILIENT published in the NEW VOICE category of April's FORESHADOW YA short story anthology.RESILIENT tells the story of two young women who left Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria to work at a turkey processing plant in Huron, S.D. It’s a story of heartbreak and longing but also hope. In Marisol’s own words, sometimes we “have to be a palmera.”

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