Matt de la Peña's debut novel, Ball Don't Lie, was published by Delacorte in September of 2005. The book has been made into a major motion picture starring Ludacris, Nick Cannon, Emelie de Ravin, Grayson Boucher, and Rosanna Arquette (Night and Day Pictures) -- coming to theaters soon.

In August of 2008 de la Peña's second novel, Mexican WhiteBoy, was released by Delacorte, and in October of 2009 We Were Here hit book stores.

In October 2010 look for Matt's fourth novel, I Will Save You, and in January 2011 Dial Press will release his first picture book, Joe Louis: a Nation in His Hands (Illustrated by Kadir Nelson). Read more...
Recent News





KPBS Radio Interview
Check out the interview (promoting the San Diego Literary Arts Festival) here.





We Were Here has been named to the 2010 NYC Public Library Stuff For the Teen Age list!




We Were Here has been named an ALA/YALSA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers




Ball Don't Lie will be released as a major motion picture. See the trailer.
Upcoming Events






September 9: Charleston, SC

James Island Charter HS



Nov 8 -12: Omaha, Nebraska

Visiting public schools throughout Omaha



Nov 21 - 23: Orlando, FL

NCTE, ALAN

 

We Were Here
We Were Here		 Mexican White Boy
Mexican WhiteBoy 		Ball Dont Lie
Ball Don't Lie

A Nation's Hope
A Nation's Hope		 I Will Save You
I Will Save You