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2026 NM Press Women Zia Book award
My Perfect Family was award the 2026 Zia Award for Young Adult Books. This honor, from NM Press Women, recognizes women authors of Children's and YA books who have a strong connection to New Mexico through their settings, characters, and/or themes.

Khadijah VanBrakle
May 61 min read
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Recognition for My Perfect Family
Khadijah's sophomore novel, MY PERFECT FAMILY , is one Kirkus' Best Teen & YA Books of 2025 About Family.

Khadijah VanBrakle
Dec 19, 20251 min read
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Fatima Tate wins NM Book Award
Khadijah's debut, Fatima Tate Takes The Cake , won the 2025 NM Book Award for Best YA novel.

Khadijah VanBrakle
Oct 10, 20251 min read
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Author visit at Teen Book Club
Please join Khadijah on Sat, Oct. 4th at the Read Between the Spines Teen Book Club at the International District Library in ABQ. Time:...

Khadijah VanBrakle
Sep 10, 20251 min read
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MY PERFECT FAMILY is out today!
It is Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 and Khadijah's sophomore, Contemporary Young Adult novel releases today. It's available in hardcover,...

Khadijah VanBrakle
Aug 26, 20251 min read
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