The Writing Room
by Marcia Argueta Mickelson
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Pub Date Nov 04 2025 | Archive Date Oct 31 2025
Lerner Publishing Group | Carolrhoda Lab ®
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Description
Immediately after high school graduation, eighteen-year-old Maya is kicked out of her wealthy dad's NYC home; he prides himself on forcing his kids to "make their own way in the world." Maya's mom lives in Guatemala, so Maya crashes with friends while working and trying to land freelance writing gigs.
Maya struggles to find her footing until she gets access to a "writing room," a shared workspace where she can focus—and get to know the intriguing neighbor, Jake, who's often there.
When she discovers her dad is bankrolling a virulently anti-immigrant candidate for governor, Maya―the daughter of an immigrant―realizes she can’t continue quietly accepting his choices. She’ll have to take a stand, using the voice she's found in the writing room.Advance Praise
"A timely and compelling portrait of people who rise above broken families and oppressive systems to find belonging and solidarity with one another. . . Daringly defiant and achingly hopeful, The Writing Room is an essential book that speaks to this moment with clear vision and powerful prose. Not to be missed!"—David Bowles, author of They Call Her Fregona
"An inspiring story about learning what's important to you and finding the inner strength to stand up for it."—Ismée Williams, author of This Train Is Being Held
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798765627716 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 256 |
