{"title":"LGBTQ+","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"middletown","title":"Middletown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/middletown-sarah-moon\/15835924?ean=9781646140428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/middletown-sarah-moon\/1139373028?ean=9781646140428\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Middletown-Sarah-Moon\/dp\/1646140427\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy \u003ca href=\"%C2%A0\/pages\/sarah-moon\"\u003eSarah Moon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQueer coming-of-age middle-grade novel about trust, forgiveness and self-discovery.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Original, funny, rueful, and most of all, real, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMiddletown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an engrossing tale told by a deeply likeable tough cookie.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Emma Donoghue, award-winning author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eRoom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirteen-year-old Eli likes baggy clothes, baseball caps, and one girl in particular. 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I would read up to the edge of my free time and then some, and still feel compelled to sit with it after, and think, and give myself a buffer back to real life. This book disrupted my life in all the best ways. I wonder how much internalized homophobia a book like this would have saved me. And if it saved me that much, how much it might've saved others.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='\\\"a-text-bold\\\"'\u003e—Rafi Mittlefehldt, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='\\\"a-text-bold' a-text-italic\u003eWhat Makes Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class='\\\"a-text-italic\\\"'\u003eDove in the Belly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis Jim Grimsley at his finest. 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Blueberries\u003cbr\u003e2.        Art show in ShoeHorn\u003cbr\u003e3.        Lizzo concert \u003cbr\u003e4.        Thrift shop pop-up \u003cbr\u003e5.        Skinny Dipping at the lake house \u003cbr\u003e6.        Amusement Park Day! \u003cbr\u003e7.        Drew Barrymarathon\u003cbr\u003e8.        Paintball day \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOh, and ….\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e9.        Fall out of love with Hailee.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAndrea Williams has got this. The Best Summer Ever. Last summer, she spent all her time in bed, recovering from the latest surgery for her cerebral palsy. She's waited too long for adventure and thrills to enter her life. Together with her crew of ride-or-die friends, and the best parents anyone could ask for (just don't tell them that), she's going to live it up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThere's just one thing that could ruin it: Her best friend, Hailee, finding out Andrea's true feelings. 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For twenty years, Democrats have controlled all three branches of government, enacting carbon-cutting schemes that never made it to a vote in our world. Green infrastructure projects have transformed U.S. cities into lush paradises (for the wealthy, white neighborhoods, at least), and the Bureau of Carbon Regulation levies carbon taxes on every financial transaction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnglish teacher by day, Maddie Ryan spends her nights and weekends as the rhythm guitarist of Bunny Bloodlust, a queer punk band living in a warehouse-turned-venue called “The Lab” in Houston’s Eighth Ward. When Maddie learns that the Eighth Ward is to be sacrificed for a new electromagnetic hyperway out to the wealthy, white suburbs, she joins “Save the Eighth,” a Black-led organizing movement fighting for the neighborhood. At first, she’s only focused on keeping her band together and getting closer to Red, their reckless and enigmatic lead guitarist. 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This book doesn’t pull punches — instead of hopelessness, it sliced straight through frustration, fatalism, and ennui and made me want to fight back.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShana Hausman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, All She Wrote Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Achingly real, bitterly funny, and deeply moving, The Free People’s Village is a commentary, both compassionate and cutting, on the woke white activist’s journey and, above all, a full-throated ode to resistance and the found family that fuels it.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMegan Bell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSouthern Bookseller Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Free People’s Village tackles many social and environmental issues at once without feeling heavy or prescriptive, focusing on personal stories amid the larger ones it tells about capitalism, climate, and activism. Its commentary never comes off as rote or tedious, bolstered by humor and humanity.”\u003cbr\u003e— Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAutostraddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"Full of furious kindness, radical community, passionate politics, and authentic friendships, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Free People's Village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sharply-written paean to hope, set in a vivid, brilliantly imagined future that alternately filled me with loathing and yearning. From the carefully crafted timelines to the intensely real characters, this was a story that yanked me into its world and didn't let me surface for hours. You live because you still can, and you organize because you still can, and you fight because you still can.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePremee Mohamed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Nebula Award-winning author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eAnd What Can We Offer You Tonight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thought-provoking, exciting ride. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Free People's Village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a mesmerizing portrait of revolutions — the internal ones that call us to find and fight for the best versions of ourselves; the external that consume, invigorate, and demand as they explore paths to justice. Grounded in an imaginative landscape and rounded out by an inclusive, complex cast, this novel masterfully explores identity, morality, and the choices we make as vehicles that hold radical power in the quest for liberation. More than a love letter to Houston, its bayous, and people forgotten and remembered, Sim Kern's world sings with possibility, hope, and joy that will leave you laughing--and crying — long after the last bomb has dropped.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEhigbor Okosun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eForged by Blood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\"Beautiful, brilliant, and unflinching, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Free People's Village\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will both inspire you and devour you...in the best possible way.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eNicky Drayden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEscaping Exodus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Prey of Gods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":59227622244433,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":59227622277201,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/810ffo5HsfL._SL1500.jpg?v=1765201829"},{"product_id":"the-prince-the-coyote","title":"The Prince \u0026 the Coyote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/1789\/9781646141777\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-prince-the-coyote-david-bowles\/1141613049?ean=9781646141777\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prince-Coyote-David-Bowles\/dp\/1646141776\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/levinequerido.myshopify.com\/pages\/david-bowles\"\u003eDavid Bowles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePURA BELPRÉ HONOR WINNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBOOKPAGE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTOP 10 BEST BOOK OF 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKIRKUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBEST OF THE YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMexico. 1418.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Prince Acolmiztli. Puma of the Acolhua People. Heir to his father’s throne. Half Acolhuan, half Mexica. Singer. Warrior. Poet. Sixteen years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd now, betrayed. A palace plot, placed by the deadly Tepaneca Empire, kills his mother and siblings, puts his father’s army into retreat, and sends Prince Acolmiztli into a treacherous exile. Battling hunger, snow-swept mountains, and the machinations of the city-states all around him, Prince Acolmiztli vows revenge. It will take years, but he will return to seek justice. And he'll do it with a new name:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNezahualcoyotl. Fasting Coyote. One of the most legendary figures in history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the award-winning David Bowles comes a heart-pounding historical epic that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meets the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eSong of Achilles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Count of Monte Cristo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set in pre-Columbian Mexico. 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Not only are there beautiful illustrations from Amanda Mijangos, but David Bowles incorporates Nezahualcoyotl's surviving poetry into the novel as well. The Prince and the Coyote is a rich and layered story about one of the Americas’ greatest heroes. I was mesmerized from beginning to end!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Jen Steele, Boswell Book Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397001220177,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/81iwPIXArdL._SL1500.jpg?v=1765203620"},{"product_id":"desert-queen","title":"Desert Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/1789\/9781646142620\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/desert-queen-jyoti-rajan-gopal\/1141613047?ean=9781646142620\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Desert-Queen-Jyoti-Rajan-Gopal\/dp\/1646142624\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/Desert_Queen_Educator_Guide.pdf?v=1770005814\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTeaching Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSTONEWALL BOOK AWARD HONOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBEST OF THE YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBooklist - BookPage - Kirkus - BCCB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn a kaleidoscope of desert sands and swirling skirts, Queen Harish takes flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This picture book biography, spun in vibrant verse by Jyoti Gopal, traces the journey of a beloved Rajasthani drag performer who defied tradition and dazzled the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFueled by an inner fire, young Harish yearns to join the captivating desert dancers, their music pulsing through his veins. But societal constraints paint a narrow path, one that clashes with his vibrant spirit. Through lyrical stanzas and Svabhu Kohli's evocative art, Harish's story unfolds, a tapestry woven with resilience and the transformative power of dance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom village gatherings to Bollywood stages, Queen Harish twirls her way into hearts, leaving a trail of shattered stereotypes and empowering others to embrace their true selves. This is a celebration of courage, finding your inner queen, and dancing to your own rhythm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e6 STARRED REVIEWS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"With art as shiny and glittery as the goddess herself, this picture book is nothing short of brilliant. An essential purchase.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—School Library Journal (starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Both a celebration of art and a manifesto for living on one’s own terms… Kohli’s vibrant, kaleidoscope-like illustrations duet in harmony with Rajan Gopal’s lyrical, rhythmic language.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “This one-of-a-kind picture book paints a stirringly intimate and reverential portrait of the late drag performer known as Queen Harish, the Whirling Desert Queen of Rajasthan… As gorgeous and indefinable as Queen Harish herself, this book belongs on every shelf.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “A fearlessly triumphant depiction of the wonder, magic and sparkle of dance.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBookPage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Celebratory… striking.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Vibrant, kaleidoscopic illustrations inspired by the desert environs and the textiles, architecture, and artwork of the city of Jaisalmer capture the joyful dancer's whirling and swirling movements…  Lyrical poetry mirrors the sounds and beats of the local folk music and complements the dreamlike visuals. Evocative and electrifying.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A love letter to gender fluidity, accompanied by stunning art full of vibrancy and warmth.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Betsy Bird,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eFuse8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397001285713,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/91XwlNYyu4L._SL1500.jpg?v=1764985514"},{"product_id":"fire-from-the-sky","title":"Fire From the Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/1789\/9781646142484\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/fire-from-the-sky-moa-backe-astot\/1142832343?ean=9781646142484\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Fire-Sky-Moa-Backe-%C3%85stot\/dp\/1646142489\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMICHAEL L. 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But how could he ignore it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFire From the Sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will warm your heart as Ánte experiences the magical, soul-combusting feeling of first love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Fire from the Sky is a superb account of one boy’s struggle to be himself. Åstot does an exemplary job invoking Sami culture, and an especially good job of capturing Ante’s turbulent emotions, dramatically ratcheting up tension, as it is often agony for Ante to be around the friend he's so in love with. Much of Ante’s experience is universal, and empathic readers will hope urgently for his happiness.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “A rare and triumphant look at what it means for queerness to stay put, with all the messiness and pain that entails… A fresh voice and a setting that’s pure fire.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":59227705606225,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":59227705638993,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/91XSt49RxpL._SL1500.jpg?v=1765201626"},{"product_id":"the-queer-girl-is-going-to-be-okay","title":"The Queer Girl Is Going to Be Okay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/1789\/9781646142705\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-queer-girl-is-going-to-be-okay-dale-walls\/1142832349?ean=9781646142705\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Queer-Girl-Going-Be-Okay\/dp\/1646142705\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueer Love. Something Dawn wants, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003edesperately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but does not have. But maybe, if she can capture it, film it, interview the people who have it, queer love will be hers someday. Or, at least, she'll have made a documentary about it. A documentary that, hopefully, will win Dawn a scholarship to film school. Many obstacles stand in the way of completing her film, but her best friends Edie and Georgia are there to help her reach her goal, no matter what it takes. A touching and joyous story of queer friendship and girlhood set in the vibrant city of Houston, THE QUEER GIRL IS GOING TO BE OKAY will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you believe that eventually, everything will be okay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Art imitates life in Walls’s timely and emotionally raw debut….Walls expertly navigates sometimes-overwhelming feelings of grief, internalized self-hatred, and love, as well as the complexity of queer teenage relationships.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Walls has created an enveloping, affirming world and a story that moves at a steady clip, thanks to their witty dialogue interspersed with text messages, emotional gut punches, and profound truths… Spoiler alert: the queer girl is okay at the end, and it is because the fiercest love is between friends.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Funny and moving…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Queer Girl is Going To Be Okay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an explosion of queer joy and healing, and it’s absolutely going to be your new favorite book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Mark Oshiro,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBestselling author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eInto The Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Three queer best friends navigate love and relationships as they prepare to graduate high school… Emotionally moving.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Touching, beautifully written. I hope every queer teen learning to trust their voice and searching for their own place in the world reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Brynne Rebele-Henry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58397001416785,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/81QoYp_8iJL._SL1500.jpg?v=1765208540"},{"product_id":"el-principe-y-el-coyote","title":"El principe y el coyote","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/1789\/9781646142774\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/el-pr-ncipe-y-la-coyote-david-bowles\/1142832345?ean=9781646142774\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/pr%C3%ADncipe-coyote-David-Bowles\/dp\/1646142772\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/levinequerido.myshopify.com\/pages\/david-bowles\"\u003eDavid Bowles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBookPage Top 10 Book of the Year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMéxico. 1418.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes presentamos al príncipe Acolmiztli. Puma de la gente Acolhua.\u003cbr\u003eHeredero al trono de su padre. Mitad Acolhua, mitad Mexica. Cantante.\u003cbr\u003eGuerrero. Poeta. Dieciséis años de edad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eY ahora, traicionado. Una conspiración en el palacio, planeada por el letal imperio Tepaneca, mata a\u003cbr\u003esu madre y hermanos, pone al ejército de su padre en retirada, y manda\u003cbr\u003eal príncipe Acolmiztli a un exilio pernicioso. Enfrentándose al hambre,\u003cbr\u003elas montañas nevadas, y las maquinaciones de los reinos a su alrededor,\u003cbr\u003eel príncipe Acolmiztli jura venganza. Le tomará años, pero regresará buscando justicia. Y lo hará con un nuevo nombre:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNezahualcóyotl, el coyote\u003cbr\u003een ayuno, una de las figuras más ilustres en la historia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDel galardonado\u003cbr\u003eautor de \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMe dicen Güero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e y \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCuentos sagrados de América\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e viene una emocionante\u003cbr\u003eépica histórica, una mezcla de \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiador\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLa canción de Aquíles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Es \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEl conde\u003cbr\u003ede Montecristo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esituado en un México precolombino. 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Magic simmering beneath the surface, kept in check by unjust laws and societal expectations. But for six extraordinary women, the roar of enchanted engines and the thrill of the forbidden broom race offer a chance to rewrite their destinies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet Billie Mae, captain of the Night Storms racing team, and Loretta, her best friend and second-in-command. They're determined to make enough money to move out west to a state that allows Black folks to legally use magic and take part in national races.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheng-Kwan – doing her best to handle the delicate and dangerous double act of being the perfect \"son\" to her parents, and being true to herself while racing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMattie and Emma -- Choctaw and Black -- the youngest of the group and trying to dodge government officials who want to send them and their newly-surfaced powers away to boarding school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd Luella, in love with Billie Mae. Her powers were sealed away years ago after she fought back against the government. She'll do anything to prevent the same fate for her cousins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brooms\" is a heart-pounding graphic novel soaring with magic, friendship, and rebellion. It's a Fast and the Furious with broomsticks instead of cars, a historical spotlight on struggles silenced by time, and a celebration of the indomitable spirit that dares to defy the odds. Buckle up, witches and dreamers, for this ride is about to take flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eYALSA TOP 10 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Draws on the fantastical to amplify and confront issues of both the past and the present. The result is a heartfelt, gripping, and resonant story about power―how the majority wields it, and how marginalized groups reclaim it.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Fascinating… Though readers will enjoy the dramatic racing scenes, this is truly a story about queer folk and people of color who have created a space where they can joyously and freely be themselves.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Pulse-pounding broom races and comforting domestic sequences… An evocative Fast and the Furious–flavored graphic novel.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the queer, magical, broom-racing version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA League of Their Own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that I didn't know I was missing… The representation in this graphic novel is so diverse and among the best I think I've ever seen. It's clear that Walls and Duvall put equal parts passion and research into this beautiful story. If you don't read it, you're missing out.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―Rachel Brittain,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A sweet, entertaining found-family story that weaves magic with historical injustice; recommended for teen graphic novel shelves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Six witches get caught up in the excitement and danger of illegal broom racing in an alternate historical Mississippi… highlights the broadly diverse experiences of folks in the South… highlighting the fact that there has always been and will always be room for queer folks in our communities.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] mix of exciting racing scenes, a story about overcoming the odds, and mesmerizing depictions of magic, plus some of the not-so-pretty parts of our country's history, and it's done in a way that is compassionate and uplifting.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGeekDad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brooms Is Your Next Favorite Fantastical LGBTQIA+ Sports Story\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Mary Sue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brings vivid characters (queer, broom-racing witches) to life in an equally vivid setting.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e―Gizmodo (io9)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":59226116063313,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/81F_-OZOk0L._SL1500.jpg?v=1765209065"},{"product_id":"futbolista-by-jonny-garza-villa","title":"Futbolista","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase this book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0; background-color: #c41e3a; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/p\/books\/futbolista-jonny-garza-villa\/103b1b87ba91e462?ean=9781646145522\u0026amp;next=t\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #00703c; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/futbolista-jonny-garza-villa\/1146071435?ean=9781646145522\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; background-color: #ff9900; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Futbolista-Jonny-Garza-Villa\/dp\/1646145526\/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;dib_tag=se\u0026amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CauPf6IpFdPal-bPduGftEw2sOP0RtIqgAObqsODNzBM5ufqLwkJbFG40uFvzwZQXxvC6e9UXnmwVJOmHlBnvu1HhTCmm5EItE7b9WdKh9RNuHr19kbjHFyVRPcTiTHavelII6o9JkgjivQZhQqp2cNkI16zcCeMb1PihfdCNCXM_z2tX4KXfOBZk8PsEyLSgcdMd_ECdRZtwOfmxm5Hx0U_Hkrvn9AE7AOufxAsd9c.-wV4bLN3QVtyRzvujLiQcxc5uXyz-NY9yA_LtX29L9s\u0026amp;qid=1771086807\u0026amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.levinequerido.com\/pages\/jonny-garza-villa\"\u003eJonny Garza Villa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA classmates-to-friends-to-lovers romance that's equal parts raunchy, heartfelt, queer, and Mexican-American, perfect for fans of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Prospects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRed, White, and Royal Blue\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGabriel Piña knows who he is: a college goalkeeper, a future Liga MX or MLS star, and definitely straight. 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It would be the exact type of straying off path that destroys his future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOr, maybe Gabi could be brave enough to embrace all those parts of himself and forge his own path, one that includes a boyfriend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe beautiful game.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sports romance for those who keep rewatching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBend It Like Beckham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and rereading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRed, White \u0026amp; Royal Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the incredible collection of queer soc—football romances out there, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFutbolista\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efollows the first semester of one guy's freshman year of college, navigating who he is, who he’s allowed to be, and who he wants to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ “Irresistable… Garza Villa makes Gabi’s coming-out\/coming-of-age both moving and inspiring as he finds the courage to buck expectations and live life on his own terms. There’s plenty of heartfelt wisdom—and thrilling soccer matches—along the way, but it’s the sweetly sexy romance between Gabi and Vale that really makes this shine. It’s a winner.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(starred)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A heavy story about the challenges a young Mexican guy (and an athlete, no less) faces in coming out, but also a story bursting with joy and love, endearing family and male friendships and the expected but no less gratifying happy ending. Such a treat of a book, how could you not indulge?” — Jacob Orlando, Porter Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In their first foray into adult fiction, Jonny Garza Villa tells a classmates to friends to lovers romance between college soccer (Futbol) star Gabi and his classmate Vale. If you loved Red White and Royal Blue, this is a great new book for you!” — Cathy Berner, Blue Willow Bookshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59089629216849,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/5091\/3873\/files\/FutbolistabyJonnyGarzaVilla.jpg?v=1771086945"},{"product_id":"pardalita","title":"Pardalita","description":"\u003cp\u003eMILDRED L. BATCHELDER HONOR WINNER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool Library Journal Best of the Year\u003cbr\u003eBCCB Best of the Year (Blue Ribbon Selection)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful slice-of-life story that is This One Summer meets Ursula K. Le Guin’s Very Far Away from Anywhere Else, told in flashbacks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16-year-old Raquel lives in a small town in Portugal, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone else’s business. Her parents are divorced and she’s just been suspended for cursing out a school aide asking about her father’s new marriage. She has two best friends, Luísa and Fred, but wants something more. Then, from afar, she sees Pardalita, a senior and a gifted artist who’s moving to Lisbon to study in the fall. The two girls get to know each other while working on a play. And Raquel falls in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a gorgeous blend of prose poems, illustrations, and graphic novel format, author and artist Joana Estrela captures the feeling of being a teenager in a way that feels gentle, joyful, and real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Intimate…Through a fledgling queer romance, the creator presents a story of change, connection, and transformation.”\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ \"The elegant simplicity of this book belies the artistic depth and emotional resonance contained within. Will leave readers in quiet, piercing satisfaction.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “A leisurely, emotional stroll through a slice-of-life story that explores identity and sexuality in an authentically sweet and subtle way.”\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal (starred)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “The writing style is intriguing and deliberate...the slice-of-life approach working perfectly with Estrela’s creative vision in switching up formats to best convey Raquel’s intense and powerful self-discovery…this tender, warm book will likely enchant all romantic fans.”\u003cbr\u003e—BCCB (starred)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Effectively conveys adolescent turmoil, the heady intoxication of first love, and sweet moments of connection as young queer love blossoms. The book’s strength lies in its careful presentation of telling details. 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