My favorite color is blue (as you can see from my name above. The logo was designed by my talented friend, Veronica Pisano). I LOVE mangoes! Our family is Indian and Colombian, and we love to enjoy and explore the many shared characteristics of our cultures. I have a very sweet and silly 80 pound dog named Maya who is 14 years old but still acts like a puppy (especially around kids)! Hiking with my family, running, writing, and reading are how I relax. Relaxing is very important.

I’m a board member at Baldwin for the Arts, where artists of color can create their work in a safe, beautiful, nurturing place, founded by my friend and mentor, Jacqueline Woodson.

I wrote Téo's Tutu because I loved dance as a young person and feeling comfortable. Everyone should feel comfortable doing the thing they love! I also wanted to write about the courage and authenticity of young people. Here are some reviews of my book:

“This lyrical book bursts with sincerity without ever feeling preachy or forced…A gender-affirming picture book with a lovable, indomitable star.” – Kirkus, starred review

“Written with poise and grace, Macias’s gentle story is filled with warmth from the joys of self-expression and calm assurance found in loving support.” – School Library Journal

”Macias's gentle story features a winning gender-nonconforming, biracial protagonist and his supportive adults (parents, teacher); Marley's lively illustrations acknowledge Téo's nervousness about being judged and celebrate his joy and bravery when he's true to himself.” – The Horn Book

Téo's Tutu was chosen as one of Amazon’s Best Books of 2021 for 3-5 year olds and selected for the 2022 National Council for the Social Studies – Children’s Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Books List. It was also named a 2023 Rainbow Book by the American Library Association. Libraries are so, so important!