Two El Paso, Texas teens, sensitive boys who don't feel like they fit in among the Mexican men they see around them, form a special friendship over the course of one year.

Rosa Santos has one goal in mind, to get into a college program that will allow for a study abroad in Cuba, the land that her Grandma and mom left many years ago. But first, she has to get the nerve to tell her Grandmother Mimi that she is returning to Cuba and she has to save the Harbor with the reluctant help of the good looking sailor.

In the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake that destroys their home and kills their mother, 16 year old Magdalie and her "sister" Nadine must live with their uncle in a makeshift camp. When Nadine's American father sends for her, Nadine f promises to send for Magdalie, but left essentially on her own for the first time in her life, unable to attend school anymore, Magdalie must adapt to a new way of life while searching for a way to make money so she can join Nadine in America.

David is constantly bullied by his peers at school and he comes to the conclusion that it is all because he is a “flaco” or thin male. He decides that over the summer he is going to change that and he is going to gain the muscles to look like the stars in his favorite action movies. He quickly discovers that the summer will not be enough time unless he opts for alternative and dangerous solutions. Follow David on his journey as he battles with body dysmorphia, eating disorders and loss.

Max and Jay are two Bribri American brothers trying to survive an abusive father. When they try to help a friend, suddenly violence erupts and their future is threatened. Will they be able to overcome their family, community and have the strength they need to move on? The novel is told in alternating voices and poetry.

Gorgeously illustrated tale that follows Althalia as she gains her power. Realism meets fantasy in dealing with oppression, both religious and secular as Althalia must fight to become her true self while keeping her family near.

Identified by only initials, this book shares the stories of nine undocumented teens currently living in the United States but born in different countries. This is a timely book that shares the hope that was established by moving to this country, the uncertainty of living under these circumstances and the challenges and obstacles that they continue to face by living in the shadows.

Stockton, CA native Miguel Castaneda is sentenced to live at a boy’s home in San Jose for an undisclosed offense. There he meets violent loner Mong who convinces him and his roommate Rondell to break out and make their way to Mexico with the promise that they will find jobs at a beach resort. Per the judge’s orders Miguel keeps a journal of his experiences, which he continues of his own volition long after feeling obligated to do so.

When Piddy Sanchez starts at a new high school she soon becomes the target of Yaqui Delgado and her friends, who bully her for her lighter skin and good grades. As the bullying gets worse, Yaqui becomes someone Piddy can no longer ignore or avoid.