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• Canto Contigo

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ander and Santi Were Here

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  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.

• The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

  Reyes, Sonora,

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  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.

• Ophelia After All

  Marie, Racquel,

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  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.

• Fifteen Hundred Miles From the Sun

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  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?

• The Insiders

  Oshiro, Mark,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Here the Whole Time

  Martins, Vitor, 1991-

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  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.

• Juliet Takes a Breath

  Rivera, Gabby,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Moon Within

  Salazar, Aida,

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  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.

• The Poet X

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  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.

• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

  Sáenz, Benjamin Alire

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