Books like Simon Says by Elaine Marie Alphin
Simon is a quiet, alienated student with a passion for painting, attending a boarding high school dedicated to the arts. Surrounded by peers who chase glossy success, Simon struggles to find his own voice. As he navigates friendships, competitions, and personal insecurities, he realizes that authenticity is both a source of pain and a key to true happiness.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art
Authors: Elaine Marie Alphin
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