Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring

Angela Cervantes

Oct 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Victoria Villarreal

About this audiobook

A novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help listeners discover the true power of heritage, art, and family. A room locked for fifty years. A valuable peacock ring. A mysterious brother-sister duo. Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward-and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?

About the author

Angela Cervantes is the author of the middle grade novels Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring; Gaby, Lost and Found; Allie, First at Last; and Lety Out Loud, which won a 2020 Pura Belpre Honor Award. She writes from her home in Kansas City, Kansas. Learn more about Angela Cervantes at angelacervantes.com.

Victoria Villarreal is a first-generation Mexican American bilingual voice-over and film and television actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she holds a BFA in musical theater with an acting emphasis. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California.