Children’s#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| A Crown for Corina |
2023 |
Buy |
Laekan Zea Kemp Standalone Novels Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Things They Didn’t Bury |
2012 |
N/A |
| Orphans of Paradise |
2013 |
N/A |
| Breathing Ghosts |
2013 |
N/A |
| Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet |
2021 |
Buy |
| Heartbreak Symphony |
2022 |
Buy |
| An Appetite for Miracles |
2023 |
Buy |
Omega Morales Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Omega Morales and the Legend of La Lechuza |
2022 |
Buy |
| Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy |
2023 |
Buy |
The Girl in Between Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Girl in Between |
2012 |
N/A |
| The Boy in Her Dreams |
2014 |
N/A |
| The Children of the Moon |
2015 |
N/A |
| The Daughter of the Night |
2016 |
N/A |
Laekan Zea Kemp writes for young readers about the things that shape who they become: family, culture, loss, and the search for belonging. Her debut, The Things They Didn’t Bury (2012), established her interest in young protagonists dealing with heavy emotional material, and The Girl in Between series added fantasy elements to her exploration of identity.
Her more recent work includes Somewhere Between Bitter and Sweet (2021), a YA novel about food, family, and being undocumented, and the Omega Morales middle grade series, which draws on Mexican folklore. A Crown for Corina (2023), her children’s picture book, reaches an even younger audience with themes of cultural pride and family tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Laekan Zea Kemp written?
Laekan Zea Kemp has written thirteen books across four series.
What was Laekan Zea Kemp's first book?
Laekan Zea Kemp’s first book is The Girl in Between, published in 2012.
What themes does Laekan Zea Kemp explore in her writing?
Kemp’s books center on identity, family bonds, grief, and Latinx culture. Her YA novels often feature young protagonists navigating between cultures, while her middle grade work draws on Mexican folklore and mythology.