Kent, WA Author Publishes Middle Grade Book

Monaliza, a new book by Liliyan Teshome, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

On a vacation trip to Rome, Samantha, Patrick, Samson, and Emily as well as her younger sister, Daniella, take in the nightlife and beauty of their surroundings

One fateful morning at breakfast, Samson's heart is captured by the enigmatic Monaliza, who dines alone. This unexpected attraction sets off a chain of events that will test the bonds of friendship. As the friends grapple with uncomfortable truths, mend broken hearts, and celebrate new love, they learn the true meaning of friendship.

Monaliza is a 76-page paperback with a retail price of $26.00 (eBook $21.00). The ISBN is 979-8-89027-137-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For members of the press, to request a review copy or author interview, please visit https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/pages/media-requests or to buy the book, visit our online bookstore at https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com/products/monaliza