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Hi! Deb Gonzales here. I’m a children’s author, career educator, and marketing strategist who has spent years crafting resources that connect people with literature in meaningful ways. As the founder of Guides by Deb, I’ve created over 400+ standards-aligned educator guides for some of the finest books in the business. And as the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, I now help book creators harness the power of Pinterest to expand their reach and keep their books discoverable for years to come.

My expertise in education, curriculum development, and book marketing strategy makes me uniquely qualified to help authors, illustrators, and publishers boost book visibility—whether through standards-aligned guides or Pinterest strategy. With an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, I understand the literary world from both the creative and business sides.

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The Many Fortunes of Maya

The Many Fortunes of Maya

Debbie Gonzales
Press Release, Middle Grade

Guides by Deb – Keeping your books in the hearts of young readers and in the hands of those who care for them.

The Many Fortunes of Maya

Written by Nicole D. Collier

Published by Versify

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0358434641

Synopsis: Maya J. Jenkins is bursting with questions:

  • Will she get the MVP award at this year’s soccer banquet?

  • Who will win the big grill off between Daddy and Uncle J?

  • When will she pass the swim test and get a green bracelet?

For answers and a dose of good luck, 12-year-old Maya turns to her Wheel of Fortunes, a cardboard circle covered with the small slips of wisdom she’s collected from fortune cookies.

But can the fortunes answer her deep-down questions? The ones she’s too scared to ask out loud? Like, where did Mama’s smile go, the real one that lit up everything around her? When will Daddy move back home? And most of all, does she have enough courage to truly listen to the voice in her heart?

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