I grew up in Houston's Near Northside, a diverse, mostly Latino neighborhood with a long history and story of its own. Having gone to school and worked in and near the community as an educator in public schools and universities for over 30 years, I became endeared to the community, its people, youth, culture, and spirituality. 

I wrote these novels for the youth in this neighborhood and all youth and teens throughout the country that need to or have been able to overcome the many obstacles that exist in the barrio. I always thought of the students, teachers, and classrooms that could use these novels in a positive way in schools and districts similar to mine. I have endured in my own personal story, and so can you. "Sigue luchando por el bien. El futuro es brillante!"