Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Dirt and Honey |
2018 |
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland |
Buy |
| 2 |
Tales from the House of Vasquez |
2018 |
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland |
Buy |
Before she became known for her novels, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland published two poetry collections in 2018. Dirt and Honey and Tales from the House of Vasquez both draw on her Mexican American heritage, exploring themes of family, land, and identity through lyric and narrative poetry.
These collections showcase the same attention to language and imagery that later appeared in her fiction. Her Pura Belpre Award-winning poetry established her voice before she moved into longer-form storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Collections series?
There are two books in the Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Collections series, published in 2018.
What is the first book in the Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Collections series?
The first book in the Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Collections series is Dirt and Honey, published in 2018.
What are Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's poetry collections about?
Dirt and Honey (2018) and Tales from the House of Vasquez (2018) are poetry collections that draw on her Mexican American heritage, family stories, and the natural world. Her poetry won the Pura Belpre Award before she transitioned to writing novels.