Sometimes life explodes in technicolor.
It speaks directly to tweens\' and young teens\' lived experiences and will make them feel seen..
Crackling with comedy and unflinching candor, 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.
But when betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, he doesn\'t anticipate that a fight to prove his manhood and defend Camelia\'s honor will lead to dire consequences--or that Camelia\'s not looking for a savior.
And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend.
His relationship with Pops, who\'s always telling him to man up, the Solis way.
His feelings that flow like lava. -- Ernesto Cisneros, Pura Belpré award-winning author of Efrén Divided For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change--his body teeming with hormones.
A true gift to maturing tweens everywhere.
This important and intensely relatable tale perfectly captures the angst of growing up.
Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram.
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.
Sometimes life explodes in technicolor
