A story about identity, culture, and perseverance.
Everybody has a story to tell. But not every story gets told.
I am a writer. I am a swimmer. I am hispanic-american.
Este es mi relato. This is my story.
Want one of the first copies?
I wrote a novel for my year-long Pinnacle project at Summit Middle School. I am self-publishing the book and I have placed first print order for 100 copies.
If you would like one of the “first edition” copies, please place an order here. FYI: there are only 45 copies left!
I will sign all first edition copies and ship yours to you… hot off the self-published press!
Support the IM Movement!
10% of all proceeds will be donated to local bilingual literacy programs to help diverse voices tell their stories.
55 Copies Sold toward 100 Book Goal!
( updated end-of-day August 12th )
Self-Publishing Timeline
Order it.
Place your “first edition” orders.
Receive it.
Your book will arrive approximately 2 days after I ship it to you!
(note: we’ve noticed that shipping is slower than usual due to the pandemic :)
Read it.
Enjoy!
(And be inspired to tell your own story!)
About Me
My name is Aurelia. I am 14 years old. I am a passionate and dedicated year-round swimmer. I love to read and write. I am also of Hispanic-American origin. However, I don’t look the way most people imagine when they hear the word “hispanic.”
As an avid reader, I struggle to find books and stories about girls who excel in athletics — especially swimming — and I haven’t encountered many books with hispanic-american heroines.
So, I combined my love of swimming with my love of reading and my multicultural perspective to write a new kind of story. This novel, while a work of fiction, is inspired by real-life experiences and encounters.