Tag: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters

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Queer lit is my favorite category of YA lit. Even as a heterosexual, cisgender woman, I still relate to these characters and am often moved by their stories. I think it’s important for queer readers to be able to find stories that reflect them, but I also think it’s important for all readers to seek… Continue reading 10 YA Novels with LGBTQ Characters

To Believe in Love: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Published: February 21st, 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Source: local library Synopsis: Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet… Continue reading To Believe in Love: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Looking Back on 2012 Releases in Young Adult Literature

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I’m working on my reading goals for 2013. I want to do a balance of 2012 titles I missed (and I am going by calendar year, not publishing year), older books that I’ve never gotten around to reading, and newly published books I’m excited about or on the fence about. Part of that is looking… Continue reading Looking Back on 2012 Releases in Young Adult Literature