Sylvia Sánchez Garza grew up in Weslaco, Texas, and now lives in Edinburg, Texas, with her husband, sons, and dogs. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and serving the culturally rich and beautiful community of the Rio Grande Valley. As a former teacher and a current school board member, Sylvia values education and is grateful for the opportunities that have been given to her. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.A. in School Administration, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies. Cascarones, a Coming of Age novel about the cultures and traditions of growing up as a Mexican American in South Texas, was her first book, published by Floricanto Press. It has won several awards, including a Literary Classics Gold Star, a Texas Authors Award, and a Literary Titan Gold Star. Garza is presently working on a YA novel as well as a poetry manuscript.

Published Works

• Cascarones, YA novel, published by Floricanto Press

• “Ojo,” published in an anthology by Penguin Teens forthcoming 2021  

• “Attack,” published by Unique Poetry

• “Delusional Dreams,” published by Covid Poetry

• “Please,” published by Ice Colony, forthcoming

• “Labores,” published by Ice Colony, forthcoming

• “Dance,” published by Indian Feminine Review

• “Remember,” published by ANA Magazine

• “Spiritless Stone,” published by ANA Magazine

• “Understand,” published by ANA Magazine

• "September," published by eris & eros