Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Color Me In |
2019 |
Natasha Diaz |
Buy |
| 2 |
What Lies Beneath the Flowers |
2026 |
Natasha Diaz |
Buy |
Natasha Diaz’s standalone novels tackle questions of identity that resonate with young readers. “Color Me In” (2019) follows a biracial teenager spending a summer in Harlem, wrestling with her Black and Jewish identities as her parents separate.
“What Lies Beneath the Flowers” (2026) is her second novel, continuing her interest in young people figuring out who they are in a complicated world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Natasha Diaz Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Natasha Diaz Standalone Novels series, published between 2019 and 2026.
What is the first book in the Natasha Diaz Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Natasha Diaz Standalone Novels series is Color Me In, published in 2019.
Is Color Me In autobiographical?
While not strictly autobiographical, Natasha Diaz has said that the novel draws on her own experiences as a biracial woman navigating questions of cultural identity. The emotional core of the story reflects real feelings about belonging.