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Juana Martinez-Neal
Juana Martinez-Neal in 2016
Juana Martinez-Neal in 2016
Born Lima, Peru
Occupation Children's author, illustrator
Nationality American, Peruvian
Genre Children's fantasy
Relatives Victor Martínez Gómez (father), Victor Martinez Malaga (grandfather)

Juana Martinez-Neal is a Peruvian American children's book author and illustrator. Her debut book as an author and illustrator, Alma and How She Got Her Name, was well reviewed and won a 2019 Caldecott Honor.

Biography

Juana Martinez-Neal grew up in Lima, Peru. Growing up she hoped to be a painter, like her father and grandfather, as the profession of illustrator was not common in Peru. She moved to the United States in her mid-20s. After having children of her own she decided to become an author and illustrator of children's books. She now lives in Connecticut, with her husband and three children.

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