Jesse Bereavement LGBTQ+ A compelling story of survival

A compelling story of survival from a four-time Newbery Honor winning author

expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator’s relationship

and finding your voice

as Bianca learns when she and her best friend

You can be a King

Jesse Bereavement LGBTQ+ A compelling story of survivalIn this new edition of his first young adult novel, Gary Soto paints a moving portrait of seventeen year old Jesse, who has left his parents' home to live with his older brother. These Mexican American brothers hope junior college will help them escape their heritage of tedious physical labor. Their struggles are humorous, true to life, and deeply affecting. Young adults will sympathize with the brothers as they come to terms with what is possible for