# Off-Key - Hardcover

by **Jennifer Torres** (Author), **Gladys Jose** (Illustrator)

**_One Day at a Time_ meets Mindy Kim in this third book in a charming new chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit who wants to start a band.**

Catalina can't wait for the upcoming school talent show! Along with some of her classmates, they decide to rock out and form a band for the big day. But Catalina has some...specific ideas on how the band should look and sound. Can Catalina learn to be part of the band, or will she find herself working on a solo act?

### Author Biography

Jennifer Torres is the award-winning author of _Stef Soto, Taco Queen_; _The Fresh New Face of Griselda_; and other books for young readers. She writes stories about home, friendship, and unexpected courage inspired by her Mexican American heritage. Jennifer started her career as a newspaper reporter, and even though she writes fiction now, she hopes her stories still have some truth in them. She lives with her family in Southern California.

Gladys Jose is an illustrator and storyteller. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2012, where she earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts, specializing in graphic design. Gladys is the illustrator of _Library Fish_, _Fresh Princess_, _The Elephants' Guide to Hide-and-Seek_, and the Once Before Time chapter book series.

**Number of Pages:** 112

**Dimensions:** 0.7 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** July 26, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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## Variants

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