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  • Bibliography:
    3 Books
  • First Book:
    October 1999
  • Latest Book:
    June 2015
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Book List in Order: 3 titles



  • Emilio is not just the new kid on the block, he's new to the entire country. He and his family have just come from Central America to Houston, and everything is terribly different in the big city -- unlike anything he had ever imagined. Uncomfortable...



  • ''Marisol holds the picture against her chest. She looks out the window of the bus that is taking her away from everything and everyone she knows. Through tears veiling her eyes, she stares at her grandmother and her Tía Filomena, who are still cr...



  • Lalo is tired of being Lalo Ramos, so he tries another, more "normal" name on for size. When his Hispanic grandparents start calling him by his new name, Lalo is worries that he may be losing his identity.

    This is a fantastic picture book for all...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Julia Mercedes Castilla has published 3 books.

Julia Mercedes Castilla does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Lalo Wants a Real Name, was published in June 2015.

The first book by Julia Mercedes Castilla, Emilio, was published in October 1999.

No. Julia Mercedes Castilla does not write books in series.