Katalina Gamarra books in order

Q: "How many books has Katalina Gamarra written?"

"Katalina Gamarra has written one books in one series."

Q: "What was Katalina Gamarra's first book?"

"Katalina Gamarra's first book is Ben and Beatriz, published in 2022."

Q: "What is Ben and Beatriz about?"

"Ben and Beatriz is a Latinx retelling of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing set at Harvard during spring break 2017. The story follows Beatriz, a queer Latina, and Ben, the son of a wealthy white family, as sworn enemies who develop a secret romance."

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Katalina Gamarra is a former bookseller with a B.A. in English from Drew University, where she won awards for both creative writing and Shakespeare studies. Ben and Beatriz (2022) is her debut novel, published by Graydon House Books.

The novel reimagines Much Ado About Nothing with a Latina protagonist navigating race, class, and sexuality at Harvard. The story is told through alternating first-person narratives with text messages woven in, and it was a finalist for the New England Book Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Katalina Gamarra written?

Katalina Gamarra has written one books in one series.

What was Katalina Gamarra's first book?

Katalina Gamarra’s first book is Ben and Beatriz, published in 2022.

What is Ben and Beatriz about?

Ben and Beatriz is a Latinx retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing set at Harvard during spring break 2017. The story follows Beatriz, a queer Latina, and Ben, the son of a wealthy white family, as sworn enemies who develop a secret romance.

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