Chelen Écija is an illustrator, author, and hand letterer. When she's not working on books, she's teaching undergrads or researching the connection between people and the signs that surround them. She lives in Spain with her husband and two kiddos, where she enjoys plenty of sunny days camping and the occasional snowy day snowboarding. She invites you to visit her online at chelenecija.com.

Praise for the Lola Levine Series:

"If you've never had a best friend, Lola Levine will undoubtably become your first. Her appeal is boundless."--Rita Williams-Garcia, Coretta Scott King Author Award winner for One Crazy Summer

"Readers will cheer as Lola balances her troubles at school with the same smart skills that she uses to dominate the soccer field. A lovely bicultural character--and her richly drawn group of peers--promises a cherished new series."--Meg Medina, Pura Belpré winner for Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass

* "Celebrate a truly accepting multicultural character."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Lola Levine is a joy, and even though she stops goals at soccer games, she could never stop readers from smiling as they eagerly wait for her next adventure."--Diana López, author of Confetti Girl and Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel

"Lola's Peruvian American heritage remains a welcome instance of racial diversity in the early-chapter-book space. Her friendships and friction with classmates feel true to life, but it's Lola's enthusiasm and sweet family dynamics that will keep readers coming back to her world."--Booklist