Latinx Heritage Month: Pride for Teens List

Canto Contigo

A Novel

by Garza Villa, Jonny

Book - 2024

Rafie is the lead singer of the Mariachi band Alma de la Frontera and can't wait to start his senior year. What he didn't plan for was the sudden move to ...Show more Rafie is the lead singer of the Mariachi band Alma de la Frontera and can't wait to start his senior year. What he didn't plan for was the sudden move to San Antonio right before school starts. When he runs into Rey, his singing rival and the boy he made out with, he's torn between fulfilling his singing dream and the only boy who really understands him. Show less

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Ander and Santi Were Here

A Novel

by Garza Villa, Jonny

Book - 2023

Ander spends his time helping out with the family restaurant, even though he'd rather be working on his art. When Santi joins the restaurant as a new waiter, sparks fly between them. Ander spends his time helping out with the family restaurant, even though he'd rather be working on his art. When Santi joins the restaurant as a new waiter, sparks fly between them. Show less

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The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

by Reyes, Sonora

Book - 2022

As one of the only non-white, secretly gay students at her Catholic School, Yami Flores must navigate fitting in, family and crushes in this sometimes heartbreaking, but ultimately heartwarming novel. As one of the only non-white, secretly gay students at her Catholic School, Yami Flores must navigate fitting in, family and crushes in this sometimes heartbreaking, but ultimately heartwarming novel. Show less

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Ophelia After All

by Marie, Racquel

Book - 2022

Everyone knows that Ophelia is boy crazy—always has been, always will be. But cute, quiet Talia Sanchez shakes up what Ophelia thinks she knows about herself and her identity. Everyone knows that Ophelia is boy crazy—always has been, always will be. But cute, quiet Talia Sanchez shakes up what Ophelia thinks she knows about herself and her identity. Show less

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Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun

A Novel

by Garza Villa, Jonny

Book - 2021

When Jules meets Mat online, the 1,500 miles between them don’t stop their romance from blossoming. But after Jules’ homophobic father kicks him out, can he make it to California to unite with his love and be his true self? When Jules meets Mat online, the 1,500 miles between them don’t stop their romance from blossoming. But after Jules’ homophobic father kicks him out, can he make it to California to unite with his love and be his true self? Show less

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The Insiders

by Oshiro, Mark

Book - 2021

The homophobic bullies from Héctor Muñoz’s new school force him back in the closet—as in, he literally hides in the janitor’s closet to escape them. Lucki...Show more The homophobic bullies from Héctor Muñoz’s new school force him back in the closet—as in, he literally hides in the janitor’s closet to escape them. Luckily for him, it’s a magical closet that allows him to hang out with outcasts from other schools all over the country. Show less

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Here the Whole Time

by Martins, Vitor

Book - 2020

When Felipe, who is very insecure about his weight, is forced to spend winter break with his long-term crush, Caio, he must face his unresolved issues head-on. When Felipe, who is very insecure about his weight, is forced to spend winter break with his long-term crush, Caio, he must face his unresolved issues head-on. Show less

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Juliet Takes A Breath

by Rivera, Gabby

Book - 2019

After coming out as a lesbian to her family, Juliet flies across the country to complete an internship with her feminist hero—but finds that she falls sho...Show more After coming out as a lesbian to her family, Juliet flies across the country to complete an internship with her feminist hero—but finds that she falls short of her expectations. Juliet must discover for herself what feminism means for women of color like her. Show less

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The Moon Within

by Salazar, Aida

Book - 2019

Leaning on the Indigenous knowledge from her culture, 11-year-old Celi Rivera grapples with the changes that come with growing up, including her best friend’s evolving gender identity. Leaning on the Indigenous knowledge from her culture, 11-year-old Celi Rivera grapples with the changes that come with growing up, including her best friend’s evolving gender identity. Show less

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The Poet X

by Acevedo, Elizabeth

Book - 2018

Xiomara keeps her slam poetry club, and nearly everything else, a secret from her strict parents as she learns how to make her voice be heard. Xiomara keeps her slam poetry club, and nearly everything else, a secret from her strict parents as she learns how to make her voice be heard. Show less

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

by Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

Book - 2012

Two boys in a 1980’s border town learn about their place in the universe through their growing bond with each other. Two boys in a 1980’s border town learn about their place in the universe through their growing bond with each other. Show less

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