Meet the Author

Ofelia Dumas Lachtman was born in California, but her parents were from Mexico. As a child, the author learned to speak English and Spanish at the same time.

When she was only twelve, Ofelia Dumas Lachtman's first work was published. It was a poem included in a book of children's poetry. Later, she worked in the medical field. She also directed an association for young people. Today she writes for children, for young adults, and for adults.

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• This author loves to visit schools. She enjoys reading to the kids and answering their questions.
• Ofelia Dumas Lachtman has two children of her own, a son and a daughter.

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Photography Credit

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