About the Author

Rod Pulido, author, filmmaker, and self-proclaimed "World's Biggest Ube Fanatic," grew up in Cerritos, California. He earned his Bachelors of Arts in Film Production from California State University, Long Beach. His directorial debut, The Flip Side, became the first feature by a Filipino filmmaker to world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Rod strives to uplift and entertain with stories that highlight the Filipino American experience. His debut YA novel, CHASING PACQUIAO, from Viking Books, was named one of the Best Teen Books of 2023 by Book Riot and the Chicago Public Library. Follow him on Instagram @RodAPulido.com

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Penguin Young Readers
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