Dominic Carrillo
Author · 7 books
Dominic Carrillo is a teacher and writer from San Diego, California. TO BE FRANK DIEGO is his debut novel. It follows protagonist Frank Diego on a tragicomic daylong journey through San Diego. THE IMPROBABLE RISE OF PACO JONES is the author's debut YA novel about a biracial 8th grade boy who's dealing with an impossible crush, racial identity, and a host of other teen issues. THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS is an adventurous, heartwarming YA novel set on a train in Eastern Europe. The sequel, NIA & THE DEALER, takes the teen protagonist to California on an unforgettable road trip down the coast. Carrillo is currently working on his next novel and teaching in Bulgaria.
