Paola Santiago and the River of Tears: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Space-obsessed 12-year-old Paola Santiago and her two best friends, Emma and Dante, know the rule: Stay away from the river. It’s all they’ve heard since a schoolmate of theirs drowned a year ago. Pao is embarrassed to admit that she has been told to stay away for even longer than that, because her mother is constantly warning her about La Llorona, the wailing ghost woman who wanders the banks of the Gila at night, looking for young people to drag into its murky depths.
Quick facts about Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
- Title: Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
- Author: Tehlor Kay Mejia
- First published: 2020
- Genre: series:paola-santiago, middle grade, fantasy
- OpenLibrary ID: OL21675168W
Where to read Paola Santiago and the River of Tears
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paola Santiago and the River of Tears about?
Space-obsessed 12-year-old Paola Santiago and her two best friends, Emma and Dante, know the rule: Stay away from the river.
Who wrote Paola Santiago and the River of Tears?
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears was written by Tehlor Kay Mejia.
When was Paola Santiago and the River of Tears published?
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears was first published in 2020.