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New YA novel sends California teens to rural Mexico for a digital detox
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points The author's experience raising teenagers during the pandemic influenced her writing. Aida Salazar has written numerous books for young readers.
Aida Salazar has written numerous books for young readers. Her latest work, Stream, was published this year. The author's experience raising teenagers during the pandemic influenced her writing. She noticed the negative effects of excessive screen time on her children.
Time spent outdoors proved to be a solution. This experience is reflected in her new book, which involves a digital detox.
Further details about the book and the author's inspiration are available from the source, including her background and previous works.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
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