Book Details Book Title: Dear Mouse Princess Publisher: Concepcion Press Back Cover Copy: Nine-year-old Veva hopes to find a friend. When she sees a sad mouse-princess blow the seeds off a wishing flower, Veva decides to be the princess’s best friend and writes the mouse a letter. Mouse Princes Iza does not want to be friends but will answer questions about her underground kingdom in exchange for chocolate. Veva and Mouse Princess Iza begin to make trades when trouble stirs in the underground mice world. Audience: Grade school kids 2nd through 4th grade Release Date: Dear Mouse Princess – December 2023 InterviewBrock: What was your inspiration for writing this book or series? Candice: When I was a little girl, I liked to pretend that there was a whole mouse society living in the bushes and under our houses. They had clothes and jobs like we did. They would let me drive them around on my bike. Yes, I was the weirdo girl talking to myself and stopping in front of neighbors’ yards to let the mice off the bike. Brock: Tell us about the main characters. Who are they, and what makes them unique? Candice: Veva is spunky and lonely. She wants a friend and decides the mouse she spies in her backyard will be her best friend. She has a brother she doesn’t appreciate because he plays weird imaginary games that she’s not that into. Brock: Give us one fact about each main character that no one else knows. Candice: I based Memo off my son. Veva is a mixture of people. Brock: In three sentences (or you can choose three words) what is this book about? Candice: Veva decides she’s going to be friends with a Mouse Princess she finds in her backyards and starts writing her letters. Things don’t go according to plan. Brock: Do you outline the entire book before starting, or do you write as you go and let the characters take control of the story? Candice: Dear Mouse Princess was written before I started plotting. This one went through many different versions. The characters ran the show. Brock: How do you believe this story relates to the lives of readers? Candice: I believe everyone has felt friendless at some point in their lives. This will help them feel seen and show them that their quirks are nothing to hide. Brock: What is your favorite genre to write for? Candice: Contemporary fantasy is my favorite to write. There is something about feeling like you can actually experience something fantastical. Brock: How many books are planned for this series? Candice: I have no plans either way with this one. It really depends on the readers’ responses. Brock: Any certain research required for the book, or is it all from your imagination? Candice: I did a lot of research on mice for this one. Mice don’t live very long and I guess cheese is not their favorite food. Brock: How do you hope parents will use this book with their kids? Candice: I hope for this to be a fun read to chat about friendships, anger, siblings, and handling conflict. Brock: What do you hope kids take away from this book or series? Candice: I hope they take away being kind, learning to share, and appreciating their siblings. Friendships are a hard thing to maneuver. Brock: Where do you like to write? Candice: I wrote Dear Mouse Princess at the dining room table one month in April. It was my favorite spot. Now, I write at my desk. Brock: Are you a full-time or part-time author/writer? Candice: I’m a full-time homeschooling mom and a part-time writer. Brock: How long does it usually take you to write a single book? Candice: It depends on the book. I can finish a chapter book in a week, a novella in a month, and a novel in two months. Brock: What do you hope readers take away from the series? Candice: I hope readers take away that they are more valuable than the things of this world. In Beatriz’s world, gifts give people value. But Beatriz had value before and after she received her gift. Brock: Thank you! Author Details Author Name: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz
Author Bio: Candice Pedraza Yamnitz taught in a bilingual elementary classroom for years until she decided to stay-at-home and teach a crew of imaginative children. So in between reading lessons and converting cardboard boxes into pirate ships, she writes YA novels and chapter books with a Latin twist. She lives in her native Chicagoland. Author Website: http://candiceyamnitz.com Author Facebook: http://facebook.com/candiceyamnitz Author Instagram: http://instagram.com/candiceyamnitz Author TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candiceyamnitz
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