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Sal has always felt secure: he belongs to a tight‑knit Mexican‑American family, shares a close bond with his adoptive gay father, and considers his best friend Samantha a constant in his life. As senior year unfolds, sudden anger and deep questioning force Sal to examine what he thought he knew about himself. The story follows his journey of self‑discovery, exploring family, sexuality, friendship and belonging in the context of a modern Latino household.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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