Books with author Lea Hernandez

This is a short story placed in a nutshell which describes my life story and how I continue to live in my new adult solitary dimension of Will Smith's movie called, "I Am Legend" which demonstrates the complete ending to the greatness of what a "social life" really ever was within itself, and how unusual it really is to live a life without one, but to always find some kind of strength despite it all; despite the bad times of life. This story describes how I survived in my drug-free world of the reminiscing actions I have taken on a daily dreaming of my childhood with music lifestyles. This is, my "natural high" on life itself, and my personal joy of living and just simply being alive.

Heartbroken, grief-stricken, and wracked with guilt, seventeen-year-old Evan Taylor returned to the Union, leaving behind the boy she loved. Now, she and her friends must find a way to do the impossible – warn the citizens of the Union about an impending rebel attack without alerting the government and risking retaliation against her friends in the Ruins. When every move Evan makes is thwarted, it soon becomes clear she's being watched. Faced with a daily fight to stay one step ahead of her pursuers, she returns to the Ruins. But life in the Ruins has its own dangers, and soon she’s fighting a different battle – to stay alive long enough to discover the truth.

What does the story of mental illness look like? Where does it start? Their are volumes of books published by and for the medical community on this topic but what about the families that live with it everyday? We may wish someone "good health" and a long life on special occasions such as weddings or a graduation ceremony, but what do we define as good health. Is it just being free of physical injury or anyone of the many diseases that can come upon a person without warning. What about a mental illness? What does that look like? Where does it come from? There are no "get well soon" cards for people and families plagued by mental illness. There is confusion, stigma,judgement and misinformation. In the book, "Music in his Heart" we get a first hand account, as told by his mother, of a young man's journey to recognize and cope with the onset of a mental disorder. We see the impact that this has on the family and how society deals with someone with mental disorders. "Music in his Heart" is an attempt to reach out to the many families and individuals living with mental disorders to say that "you are not alone". The author is just one person, one Mother, one advocate for a loved one with mental disorders but she knows there a many traveling down the same path. "Music in his Heart" is an encouragement to those that feel they are walking this path alone. You are NOT alone!

Sixteen-year-old Annarenee Stevens is the sole member of her family without a super power. The only time she feels powerful is in the pool. With her sights set on swimming for U.C. Berkeley, she’s ready to win it all at the State championship this year, securing her future.When the government ends the Genetically Enhanced Asset (GEA) program and relocates all the GEA families to San Diego, life is about to take an unexpected twist. With the end of the program, her hero brother now needs a college education too, meaning the only way Annarenee is getting into Berkeley is on a scholarship.Queen of her public school, Annarenee is just another zero at Superhero High, a school without any sports teams. Her dream is slipping through her fingers, no matter how tightly she clings to it. To make matters worse, super-hot superhero, Ren Gonzalez, is paying too much attention to her. The kind of attention that has Ren’s ex-girlfriend intent on making Annarenee’s life even more miserable.But when heroes begin disappearing, zeros and heroes will be forced to team up in order to solve the mystery. All they need to do is not kill each other first.

The first action-packed dystopian thriller in the Secrets of PEACE seriesPerfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger GamesOpen your eyes. See the truth. Make a choice.After a devastating global war left America in ruins, the authoritarian PEACE Project rose to power, providing safety and stability in exchange for absolute control over citizen’s lives.Raised in the Project since infancy, assassin Zira is proud of her role in protecting society from threats to their peace and stability. She has always worked better alone, but after making a careless mistake on an assignment, she’s forced to work with Jared, the best operative in her unit.When misinformation causes a mission to backfire, Zira’s deepest loyalties and strongest relationships are tested in a place where even a hint of doubt can be perceived as treason.The life she knows is falling apart, and nothing will ever look the same again._____________________________________________This fast-paced dystopian thriller will grab you from page one and take you on an unforgettable ride through a shockingly twisted future America.What readers are saying:“I recommend that you get your hands on a copy (like, right NOW!)”"I didn’t so much read it as consume it in two nights."“The action starts off from the very first chapter and really doesn't slow down.”“The action and complexity of the world kept me involved.”“I love books that leave me in suspense, and this book is no exception.”GET YOUR COPY NOW

An action-packed dystopian thriller series perfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger GamesOpen your eyes. See the truth. Make a choice.After a devastating global war left America in ruins, the authoritarian PEACE Project rose to power, providing safety and stability in exchange for absolute control over citizens’ lives.Raised in the Project since infancy, assassin Zira is proud of her role in protecting society from threats to their peace and stability. After making a careless mistake on an assignment, she is forced to work with Jared, the best operative in her unit. What starts as a reluctant partnership soon becomes friendship as they work together and learn to rely on each other.But when misinformation causes a solo mission to backfire, Zira's deepest loyalties and strongest relationships are tested in a place where even a hint of doubt can be perceived as treason.It isn’t long before she and Jared are swept up in a conflict much bigger than either of them ever imagined.The life they know is falling apart, and nothing will ever look the same again.This box set includes all three books in T. A. Hernandez's Secrets of PEACE trilogy: Secrets of PEACE, Renegades of PEACE and Survivors of PEACE. It also includes the prequel short story, "La Sangre Tira Mucho," as well as additional bonus content. With suspenseful action, surprising twists, and heart-wrenching romance, you’ll be on the edge of your seat with this page-turning series. Save 50% when you get the entire series in this box set!

Here, dog! Dear dog. No more need to fear, dog. When a playful pooch goes a little overboard with a stuffed animal and gets in trouble, he decides it's time to run away. But being a "dog gone" isn't as easy (or fun!) as it looks, and soon the pup misses his owner and home. Luckily, even though he's made a mistake, his human best friend is always waiting with open arms. Leeza Hernandez is an exciting new SCBWI award-winning author-illustrator who brings lively art to a classic friendship story, with easy-to-read verse perfect for a read-aloud or young readers just starting out.