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  • Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

    “But belonging meant denying who he was. Living as something he wasn’t had nearly torn him apart from the inside out. But he also loved his family, and his community. It was bad enough being an outsider; what would happen if they just couldn’t–or wouldn’t–accept him for who he was?”
    ― Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys

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  • The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes

    “I heard cats don’t just purr when they’re happy, but they also purr when they’re stressed as a way of self-soothing.”
    ― Sonora Reyes, The Luis Ortega Survival Club

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  • Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina Ixta

    Carolina Ixta’s debut novel, Shut Up, This is Serious is a stunningly emotional exploration of friendship, breaking generational cycles, and chosen family. This novel is full of warmth and realness as Ixta guides her characters through heartbreak, mental health challenges, and life complexities.

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