Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
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About Alyssa Reynoso-Morris
Alyssa Reynoso-Morris is an award-winning storyteller, author, and motivational speaker of queer Afro-Latine/x Dominican and Puerto Rican identity. She is also a mother and community organizer. By day, she collaborates with community members, nonprofit organizations, and government officials to help create positive change. In her writing life, she brings warmth and heart to every story she crafts. Born and raised in The Bronx, New York, she now lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her family. Her books include Plátanos Are Love & Los plátanos son amor (a NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Read), The Bronx Is My Home, Gloriana Presente: A First Day of School Book, Gloriana Presente: De la República Dominicana al Bronx, Bold, Brilliant and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present, and Pieces of Home. She hopes you enjoy her stories.