Erika L. Sánchez writes young adult fiction, poetry and memoir about Mexican American identity, grief, family pressure and women's anger. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter follows Julia after her sister's death as she questions the idealised version of her sister held by their family and confronts expectations around culture and femininity. Crying in the Bathroom collects essays on mental health, sex, ambition and writing, while Lessons on Expulsion is a poetry collection. Sánchez's voice is sharp, funny and direct. Her work suits YA contemporary fiction, Mexican American memoir, feminist essays and writing about complicated family expectations. Read more Less