Tom Crosshill Libros

Set against the vibrant backdrops of New York City and Havana, this debut teen novel weaves a humorous and heartfelt tale that explores themes of unrequited love and self-discovery. With elements like lolcats and salsa dancing, it captures the essence of youthful experiences and the complexities of growing up. Fans of Matthew Quick and Junot Díaz will appreciate the clever writing and relatable characters as they embark on this colorful coming-of-age adventure.

Tom Crosshill's fiction has been nominated for the Nebula Award (thrice), the WSFA Small Press Award and the Latvian Annual Literature Award. He is a winner of the ESFS Award for Best European Author. He has been a resident at the International Writing Program of the University of Iowa. He is also the author of The Cat King of Havana-a Young Adult novel of Cuba, salsa and lolcats-published by Katherine Tegen Books.The Cattle Express is based on Tom's experiences working on Wall Street during the financial crisis-and on his family's experiences in Siberian exile during and after World War II.