Yamile Saied Méndez
Children's
Fiction
Young Adult
Yamile Saied Méndez is an Argentine-American author with a passion for fútbol.
A mother of five, she draws inspiration from her multicultural background and experiences.
Méndez has received recognition for her writing, including the Walter Dean Meyers Grant, and has participated in prestigious writing programs such as Voices of our Nation and the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA Writing for Children program.
Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and empowerment.
Represented by Linda Camacho of the Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency, Méndez continues to contribute diverse voices to children's and young adult literature, blending her Argentine heritage with her American experiences.
