![]() ![]() She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in biochemistry and creative writing. In addition to her world-building prowess, Ugaz-Morán gives her books deeper significance by rooting parts of the book in real-life history and Latin American culture.Ĭarolina was born in Spain then raised in South America and the U.S. ![]() Like the best fantasy, an unfamiliar vocabulary adds to the richness while also underscoring the importance of language. ![]() Her work includes magical secrets throughout that readers will delight in finding. She combines elements of traditional fantasy with strong female characters and a backdrop uniquely her own. Her work contains linguistic guides, glossaries, and Tolkien-esque maps to help readers feel like they are a part of Aline’s journey. Her first book, Aline and the Blue Bottle, has won the 2020 NYC Big Book Award under Juvenile Fiction, and received the 2020 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorites under Children's Fiction and the 2019/2020 Reader Views Literary Award Honorable Mention under Children's Teens (Ages 12-16).Ĭarolina builds unique and fascinating universes by drawing on ancient Incan mythology and languages. Carolina Ugaz-Morán is an award winning author of a seven middle-grade book series. ![]()
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