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Catherine Arguelles

@arguellescath.bsky.social

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MG & YA writer. Manuscript editor. Mom of teens and cats. MG swimming mystery FLIP TURNS (Jolly Fish '22) MG geocaching mystery FIRST TO FIND (24) https://linktr.ee/arguellescath?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=b17bee19-9bf3-4950-9cf8-4a4f931c62

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Nov 18

I’m happy to share that my second middle grade novel FIRST TO FIND is now available! It’s a mystery about geocaching and a missing girl, and I love writing it. #mglit #kidlit Links here:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/first-to-f...
www.amazon.com/First-Find-C...
bookshop.org/p/books/firs...

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · 14d

Checked out The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social at Sac Library today! Then promptly turned it back in so someone else can check it out cuz I’ve already read it 😁 #kidlit #mglit

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Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Hernández boldly dives into the realities of racial privilege and exposes dark truths of adolescent drug use....Truly unlike any book I’ve read!” — @arguellescath.bsky.social, FLIP TURNS

WHAT WE DID TO EACH OTHER by @josueehernandez.bsky.social — out 9/30!

northstareditions.com/flux/what-we...

“Hernández boldly dives into the realities of racial privilege and exposes dark truths of adolescent drug use. Each twist is unexpected until the shocking conclusion. Truly unlike any book I’ve read!” —Catherine Arguelles, author of FLIP TURNS and FIRST TO FIND

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Aug 25

Had to spend time in Yuba City today so I left FIRST TO FIND in this cute #lfl surrounded by pretty flowers on Zephyr Dr 📚🌸#geocaching #firsttofind #mg #mglit #kidlit #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #americanriverdrive #sacramento #americanriver #americanriverparkway #yubacity #zephyrdrive

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Aug 13

So excited to drop FIRST TO FIND and FLIP TURNS in this darling lfl made by my kids’ wonderful preschool teacher in Carmichael! 📚🚌#geocaching #firsttofind #mg #mglit #kidlit #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #sacramento #americanriver #americanriverparkway #carmichael #hixonway

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Aug 5

This LFL nestled on Susan Way in the Shelfield neighborhood of Carmichael is themed by the time of year, so I’ve been waiting to place FIRST TO FIND until this month! 📚🚌 #firsttofind #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #littlefreelibrary #americanriver #americanriverparkway #carmichael #shelfieldpark

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Jul 18

Realized there was another #LFL on American River Drive that didn’t have FIRST TO FIND so I had to remedy that 📚🏞️#geocaching #firsttofind #mg #mglit #kidlit #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #americanriverdrive #sacramento #americanriver #americanriverparkway

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Jul 10

Spent a few days in the mountains and left this copy of FIRST TO FIND at the Kit Carson Lodge at Silver Lake 🌲📚 #lfl #littlefreelibrary #americanriver #americanriverparkway #kidlit #mglit #geocaching #book #kitcarsonlodge #silverlake

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Jun 16

I love this little library near Del Dayo in Carmichael so much it’s getting another copy of FIRST TO FIND as well as THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES by @karenmccoybooks! Let’s get on that summer reading, kids! #lfl #littlefreelibrary #americanriver #americanriverparkway #kidlit #mglit #geocaching #deldayo

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Jun 9

Once we met Darren on a hike in Palm Springs and he was so kind to my then 14-yo theater kid and such a lovely, warm person I am so delighted for his Tony win 💖

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Jun 6

Just finished this absolutely delightful MG mystery on NetGalley and I LOVED IT!!! Check it out! #mg #mgmystery #kidlit

Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · May 9

THE CASSETTE TAPE SECRET by Danielle Herzog is now available to request for early review on NetGalley and Edelweiss+!

This middle grade mystery releases on October 21. 📼💚

NetGalley: netgalley.com/catalog/book...
Edelweiss+: edelweiss.plus?sku=16316398...

The Cassette Tape Secret
Currently on NetGalley and Edelweiss+

When thirteen-year-old Alex discovers a decades-old secret buried in his front yard, propelling him into the center of a local mystery, he's forced out of the safe routine he built to accommodate his OCD and challenged to solve the mystery, embrace a new friendship, and explore the complicated history of his community.

Available October 21, 2025

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · May 29

Geocaches and little free libraries are a great combo!

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · May 29

Left FIRST TO FIND in this lfl on Olive Oak way in Carmichael! And there’s a geocache hidden right around the corner in Maddox Park! 📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #geocache #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #Carmichael #arden #ardenarcade #maddoxpark

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Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social · May 28

“The struggles Joey battles make JOEY THE GOOD an authentic, riveting, and heartfelt read!” —
@arguellescath.bsky.social , author of FLIP TURNS and FIRST TO FIND

JOEY THE GOOD by Erin Fry is available now! ⛰️

northstareditions.com/jolly-fish-p...

“The struggles Joey battles make Joey the Good an authentic, riveting, and heartfelt read! Erin Fry takes Joey and the reader on an exciting and tumultuous journey, laying out every step in such a compelling path I couldn’t help but root for Joey through his triumphs and even his missteps. I loved the descriptions of each hike he takes with his cousin and each hurdle he overcomes with himself. Readers will empathize with Joey as he learns persistence at climbing mountains, forgiving himself, and developing relationships with new friends as well as long-loved family members. Joey the Good will draw in readers with its heartwarming story and heart-racing twists!” —Catherine Arguelles, author of Flip Turns and First to Find

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · May 5

It might not be summer yet but swim team practice has begun! Perfect time to read FLIP TURNS and get excited for the season 🏊‍♀️⛱️ #swim #swimteam #flipturns #swimbook #mglit #kidlit #summer

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Apr 25

Love a library made by Girl Scouts! Left FIRST TO FIND in the awesome lfl in East Portal Park 📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #Sacramento #eastportalpark #troop1690 #girlscouts

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you so much @melissaroske.bsky.social for sharing FIRST TO FIND in this great little library in NYC!!📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #NYC #caedmonschool

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Mar 21

Got a little real in this interview with Vince Wetzel open.substack.com/pub/vincewet...

The CHOW: Exploring Middle Grade Fiction with Catherine Arguelles

From Bullying to Geocaching Adventures: A Journey Through Traditional and Indie Publishing

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Mar 18

Dropped FIRST TO FIND in this cute little library on a stump on Mulholland Way in Arden-arcade Sacramento. So many books in this one! 📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #Sacramento #ardenarcade #mulhollandway #costumesenough

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Mar 5

It’s fine I can totally write like this 🐈‍⬛

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 28

Every morning this year I get home from dropping my kid at school and say "Alexa, play Lonely Dancers" and dance my middle-aged body through the dark times.

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 25

Niche lore here but is Highway 50 in Sacramento like the Winchester Mystery House? It can never be finished or we’ll be haunted? 👻

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Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 18

LOVE this Lfl in Palm Desert! One for kid readers and one for grown up readers! Very cute setup 🌴 📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #palmdesert #traceyslittlefreelibrary

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 16

Drove through Tulare and found a lfl on San Joaquin Ave for FIRST TO FIND! Love the old spindly tree 🍂📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #tulare #sanjoaquinavenue

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 15

In San Jose for a Quiz Bowl tournament so found this tiny adorable little library to leave FIRST TO FIND on Emory right near Bellarmine High School 📚 #mg #mglit #kidlit #geocaching #americanriver #americanriverparkway #firsttofind #lfl #littlefreelibrary #sanjose #emorystreet

Catherine Arguelles @arguellescath.bsky.social · Feb 12

I told my family that I don’t have a favorite child but I do have a favorite cat 🐈‍⬛ and now they are all mad at me 🤭