![]() Her YA contemporary novel, “Something in Between,” was inspired by her own immigrant journey. Her books for young readers include the New York Times bestselling “Descendants” series and “Alex & Eliza,” the romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler. ![]() She has written more than 40 books, many topping the bestseller lists. with her husband and 10-year-old daughter. She spoke English, but the culture shock of moving to another country in the middle of her teens was a “weird adventure.” De la Cruz now lives in L.A. That’s the year her family immigrated to San Francisco from Manila, Philippines. PHOTO COURTESY MELISSA DE LA CRUZīestselling author Melissa de la Cruz recalls ninth grade as the worst year of her life. Melissa de la Cruz, shown here with her husband, Michael Johnston, and their daughter, Mattie Johnston, wrote her first book of poems at age 8. ![]()
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