Death, and Everything After - by Diego Tinoco (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Ever since Mateo's brother, Julian, died last year, his family's been falling apart. No one talks about what happened that day, but Mateo can't escape the guilt--if only he hadn't asked Julian for help, Julian would never have been in that car crash...

As the only remaining son of Mexican-immigrant parents, Mateo knows it's now up to him to save his family and help keep their restaurant afloat. Even if he must shelve his skateboarding dreams to do it.

But when Mateo's abuela gifts him a crystal imbued with generations of magic, Mateo ends up accidentally summoning his dead brother's ghost and his life is completely upended (once again). At first, Mateo gets the one thing he's been aching for: his brother back. And with Julian's encouragement, Mateo confronts his complicated feelings for his former best friend and enters a skating contest with a cash prize that could save his family.

Yet, as contest day approaches, Julian's ghost begins to fade. Mateo is desperate to avoid losing his brother all over again and to avoid confronting what actually happened the day Julian died. If Mateo wants to ensure a future for the people he loves and pursue his own dreams, he knows he'll need to make peace with his grief--and everything after.

About the Author

Diego's work has earned him a Teen Choice Award nomination and the Horizon Award for Outstanding Newcomer from the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts. He has been featured in publications including GQ México y Latinoamérica and Bello magazine's "Young Hollywood Issue," and was named one of People en Español's "50 Más Bellos."
Diego has used his growing platform to champion young people and underserved communities. He has supported organizations and initiatives including the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the International Organization for Migration's Global Assistance Fund.
He's also the founder of The Actor's Campus, an acting school and creative community where emerging actors train, collaborate, and build the skills to pursue careers in film and television. He is fluent in Spanish and English and lives in Los Angeles, California.