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Julio Anta

Julio Anta is a Cuban and Colombian American author from Miami, Florida. He currently resides in New York City where he works to tell  stories about diverse Latinx characters for readers of all ages. He is best known for his comic book series HOME, and his work at Marvel and DC Comics. Julio is making his middle grade debut with Speak Up Santiago.
Speak Up, Santiago!
Sí, Se Puede

Books

Speak Up, Santiago!
Sí, Se Puede

Books for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month this February, we are highlighting essential fiction and nonfiction for students, teachers, and parents to share and discuss this month and beyond. Join Penguin Random House Education in celebrating the contributions of Black authors and illustrators by exploring the titles here: BLACK HISTORY – MIDDLE SCHOOL BLACK HISTORY –

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Teacher’s Guide Now Available for Sí, Se Puede: The Latino Heroes Who Changed the United States

We are pleased to share a new teacher’s guide for the graphic novel Sí, Se Puede by Julio Anta and illustrated by Yasmín Flores Montañez. From community activism to the halls of government, pop-culture, arts, and beyond, Latinos have shaped every aspect of American life. Nevertheless, these significant figures and their contributions are often left

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Author Julio Anta Visits Multilingual Educators Event

On January 8th a group of over twenty middle and high school New York City educators had the opportunity to meet and learn from Julio Anta, author of Sí, Se Puede (Ten Speed Graphic). The event was hosted by PRH Education at the Penguin Random House headquarters as part of a professional development training cohort

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