Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez is an American author of children's books, including middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, and picture books. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she draws inspiration from her experiences growing up between borders. She is best known for her debut novel, The Smell of Old Lady Perfume, and her 'Not a' picture book series. She currently lives and works in the Chicago area.
Awards
['Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Award', 'Paterson Prize for Books for Young People', 'Américas Award Commendation', 'NACCS Tejas Foco Young Adult Fiction Award', 'ALA Pura Belpré Award Honor for Illustration']
Notable Works
['The Smell of Old Lady Perfume', 'Pig Park', 'Not a Bean', 'Still Dreaming', 'Not a Monster']
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