Ultraviolet
Sometimes life explodes in technicolor.
In the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram.
"Savagely funny and deeply human." ―New York Times Review
* "Stunning…A story that sings to the soul." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review
For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change―His body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, who’s always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend.
But then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelia’s honor. He doesn’t anticipate the dire consequences―or that Camelia’s not looking for a savior.
Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 304
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2024
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338775655
Creator Bio
Aida Salazar is a Mexican-American author and activist who has a passion for telling powerful stories that center on marginalized voices. She grew up in the border town of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and later moved to the United States as a child. Salazar draws on her own experiences as an immigrant and her roots in Mexican culture to create authentic and compelling narratives. She is also a seasoned educator and has a background in teaching creative writing to young adults. Salazar's debut novel, The Moon Within, was a critically acclaimed and award-winning book, and her latest novel, Ultraviolet, continues to explore themes of identity, family, and self-acceptance. She currently resides in California with her family.
