Reyna Grande
Reyna Grande was born in Iguala, Mexico. Grande attended University of California, Santa Cruz where she received a B.A. in Creative Writing and Film and Video and Antioch University where she received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing.
Reyna Grande has written 4 Non-Fiction Books. The first was released in 2012 with the book The Distance Between Us. The most recently released was Migrant Heart which was released in 2026. There are no upcoming non-fiction books by Reyna at this time.
Reyna won a 2010 Latino Book into Movie Award for
Across a Hundred Mountains.
Reyna Grande: Awards & Accolades
Reyna Grande won the Luis Leal Award, Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature, in 2015.
Grande's books have also won multiple awards, Across a Hundred Mountains won the Premio Aztlán Literary Prize, Best Novel/Collection, in 2006 as well as the American Book Award - Outstanding Literary Achievement in 2007. Dancing With Butterflies won the International Latino Book Award, Best Women’s Issues Book - English, in 2010.
Reyna Grande books have also been nominated for multiple awards, The Distance Between Us was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Best Autobiography/Memoir, in 2012 as well as the Alex Awards - Best Book in 2013.
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Reyna Grande: F.A.Q
Where was Reyna Grande Born?
Reyna Grande was born in Iguala, Mexico.
What awards has Reyna Grande won?
Reyna Grande has won the following awards: Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature at the Luis Leal Award (2015).
What book awards has Reyna Grande won?
Across a Hundred Mountains: Premio Aztlán Literary Prize: Best Novel/Collection (2006), American Book Award: Outstanding Literary Achievement (2007).
Dancing With Butterflies: International Latino Book Award: Best Women’s Issues Book - English (2010).
What was the first book Reyna Grande wrote?
The first book written by Reyna Grande was Across a Hundred Mountains, published in 2006.
What was the most recent book Reyna Grande wrote?
Her most recently released work was Migrant Heart on May 12th, 2026.
What is the most popular book by Reyna Grande?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Reyna Grande book is
Spare Parts. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Spare Parts (8.50)
- Across a Hundred Mountains (8.00)
- Dancing With Butterflies (8.33)
- The Distance Between Us (10.00)
Are there upcoming new books by Reyna Grande?
Reyna Grande does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Reyna Grande written?
Reyna Grande has written 7 books. 3 Standalone Novels, 4 Non-Fiction Books.