Bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez to hold virtual talk with NCW Libraries

WENATCHEE—NCW Libraries will host a virtual author talk featuring bestselling writer Erika L. Sánchez on October 10 from 6 to 7 p.m., with Spanish translation available.

Sánchez will discuss her novel "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," which was a National Book Award finalist and reached No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list. The book is slated for adaptation into an Amazon film directed by America Ferrera.

Time magazine has recognized the novel as one of the best young adult works of all time. The story follows Julia, a young woman grappling with family expectations and her own identity in the wake of her sister's tragic death.

The virtual event will be held via Zoom. Interested participants can register online at www.ncwlibraries.org, where they will receive a link to join the program.

NCW Libraries has made copies of the book available in both English and Spanish at all 30 of its branches. These can be borrowed on an honor system basis, with no library card required.

Sánchez, a Mexican American poet, novelist, and essayist based in Chicago, has gained recognition for her exploration of cultural identity and coming-of-age themes in her work.

The novel addresses themes of family, identity, and cultural expectations. It tells the story of Julia, who struggles to find her place in the world after her sister's death, while discovering that her seemingly perfect sister may have had secrets of her own.

For more information about the event or to register, visitors can check the NCW Libraries website or Sánchez's official webpage.