2 Quotes & Sayings By Dhenn Espiritu
Dhenn "Dee" Espiritu is a best selling author of both fiction and non-fiction. She has been a finalist for the prestigious National Book Award, has been a finalist for the prestigious Newbery Honor Book, and was a finalist for the prestigious Printz Honor Book. In addition to being a best selling author, she has been recognized by the Association of Filipina American Writers as writer of the year. She is also the recipient of numerous awards including the National Book Award in children's literature in 1999
Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have received praise from media reviewers in India, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, and Belgium. Her books have been featured on numerous international best-seller lists including The New York Times Best Seller List and Numbers 1 & 2 on The Wall Street Journal Best Seller List. She is currently writing her 13th book in her series about a young girl growing up in wartime Manila with two brothers who see their world change from the ashes of World War II.