Ultraviolet
Aida Salazar
Thirteen-year-old Elio is navigating first love, powerful feelings, and questions about what it means to be a boy within his Mexican culture. His relationship with his grandfather, Pops, brings pressure to “man up” according to the Solis family’s expectations. When betrayal and heartbreak leave Elio reeling, he turns toward revenge and a fight meant to prove his manhood and protect Camelia’s honor. The story is told in free verse.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
