Emily Galvin Almanza - Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt

Emily Galvin Almanza presents *Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt*, a young-adult mystery about Andromeda, a fifth grader whose parents are public defenders. When her classmate Benji Jones is suspended for allegedly stealing and faces possible involvement from the District Attorney, Andromeda and her best friend Danny investigate what really happened. They interview witnesses, examine gaps in the evidence, and develop alternative explanations while trying to prove Benji’s innocence before his future is jeopardized. The story emphasizes the importance of standing up for justice at any age and includes a recipe for cuñapes, a Bolivian snack bread.

Almanza is the co-founder and executive director of Partners for Justice, a nonprofit that develops collaborative models of public defense. She previously worked with the Los Angeles County Public Defender, Santa Clara County Public Defender, Bronx Defenders, and the Stanford Three Strikes Project. She is also the author of *The Price of Mercy*, and her writing has appeared in *The Atlantic*, *The Washington Post*, *Newsweek*, *Teen Vogue*, and *Time*.

When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Venue: Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Tickets: Price not available

Ages: 8–12

Related book: *Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt* by Emily Galvin Almanza is listed as a hardcover priced at $17.99. ISBN 9798217273218; publication date September 8, 2026.