Reviews Are In

My own copy!

In May, I was thrilled to share with you the amazing cover of my book If You Only Knew: Letters from an Immigrant Teacher, soon to be published by Seidlitz Education Publishing. 

During the month of June, advanced readers' copies (ARCs) were sent out to selected readers. I don't have the words to describe the feeling when I opened the package and saw my book for the first time. It was an excitement that words cannot explain. Holding the book in my hand brought tears to my eyes. I can't wait for the world to read it.

Some readers received a hard copy of the ARC, others received an e-book. Some readers I selected just because I've followed their work and knew they would enjoy the book and provide great feedback. Other readers were selected by the publishing company or the our marketing company.
I'd have to say that PR by Books is doing an amazing job helping me promote the book and making sure the world know about this great book. Just look at this great Author's Page and the NetGalley page where you can read some reviews. 

Reviews

I am honored and humbled to read these great reviews. All these authors are highly respected and are authors I personally admire and have learned from. I appreciate them taking time to read and review my book.

Kirkus Reviews 

"Compelling, caring, and inspiring."

"Movingly and authentically evokes the power of personal narrative."
Read entire review HERE.

NetGalley and Goodreads Reviews 

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If you are a NetGalley member, you can request an e-book the book and provide your review. If you're on Goodreads, please, add this book to your "to-read" list! Click here to read more. 

"I felt like you were reading the letters to me." ~ Valentina GOnzalez 

Opened my mailbox this morning to find this □ by @emilyfranESL. I’m only on ch 3 & had to stop & tell you how touching #IfUOnlyKnew is. Each chapter uncovers new layers of Emily’s experience as an undocumented immigrant & connects them to her current students. Brilliant! pic.twitter.com/G1qRe8vZeI

— □ ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz (@ValentinaESL) June 26, 2022

It feels my heart with so much joy to see my friends and network tweeps reading my book and providing such heartfelt reviews and comments. I was thrilled to see THE Valentina Gonzalez ,author, speaker, and professional development facilitator, make time to read my book. Thank you to all my friends and family for your support. 

My little sister reading my book

As always, thank you for reading and staying connected. Be sure co add your name to this book launch form so you are informed when you can order the book!!

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