Matt de la Peña is the New York Times-bestselling author of young adult novels (including “Mexican WhiteBoy,” “We Were Here” and “Superman: Dawnbreaker”) and picture books (including “Milo Imagines the World” and “Last Stop on Market Street”). He has received numerous accolades for his work, including the prestigious Newbery Medal. An advocate for the transformative powers of literature, literacy and creativity in schools, he has worked on issues of censorship for authors and their books.