About Laekan Zea Kemp
Laekan Zea Kemp is the author of the picture books A Crown for Corina, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri; Home Is a Heartbeat, illustrated by Magdalena Mora; Desert Song, illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández, and numerous other titles for young readers. Her work celebrates Chicano grit, resilience, creativity, and joy while exploring themes of identity and mental health. She lives in Austin, Texas. Learn more at laekanzeakemp.com.