Rebecca Roanhorse

Rebecca Roanhorse writes speculative fiction that draws on Indigenous traditions while centering contemporary characters and choices. Race to the Sun is her middle-grade debut, issued by Disney-Hyperion through the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. Seventh grader Nizhoni Begay, her brother Mac, and their friend Davery cross the American Southwest on a rescue quest involving Diné Holy People, the Hero Twins, and ancient monsters. The story joins family loyalty and respect for the land with the pace of a modern adventure, balancing supernatural trials with sibling responsibility and the practical decisions of three young travellers. Roanhorse is a Black Indigenous writer and a lawyer whose work has included federal Indian and tribal law. An educator guide from the publisher places the novel beside her award-winning speculative fiction for older readers while emphasizing its Diné cultural context.