MY
NAME
IS:
Christina Arellano.

Born in South Los Angeles, Christina Arellano was adopted by a Mexican-American family as a baby. She grew up surrounded by loving people who taught her family isn’t always the one you’re born into.

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The most YA thing to ever happened to her? She married her childhood sweetheart and lived mostly happily ever after. A few years ago, Christina and company moved to Costa Rica and learned to surf (mostly flop gracelessly face-first into the water). 

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When Christina isn't writing or making social situations awkward, you'll find her hiking, surfing, reading, and enjoying a cup of coffee--even though she gave it up.