Description:
From National Book Award Finalist Josh Galarza comes a moving new young adult novel full of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Rusty is positive Todd with two D's is a figment of his troubled mind. That's the only explanation for why he breaks into musical numbers and lurks in the school bleachers to stare unabashedly at Burt, the cutest guy in school. But when Todd's antics go a little too far, Rusty quickly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Little does Rusty know, the boy he's head over heels for just might be the one to save his life. By day, Burt Espinoza is the only out kid in school who's ever maintained his social status. But by night, he is a real hero: a secret agent rescuing vulnerable queer kids in danger. His handlers (also his adoptive moms) are concerned he's pushing himself too hard to be the man he thinks he needs to be. Now Burt has to prove that he's ready for his biggest mission yet: saving the only boy he's ever hurt. Raw, surreal, and timely, this novel is perfect for fans of Rex Ogle and Randy Ribay.Brief description: Josh Galarza is a writer, printmaker and book artist from Northern Nevada. After a career in Montessori education, he earned a BA in English and BFA in art from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he later taught printmaking. He currently lives in Richmond, VA, where he teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University while completing an MFA in creative writing. His heart's home will always be the Sonoran Desert, and he is the three-time reigning world champion of extreme trampoline air-drumming, a sport he invented himself.
Review Quotes:
"False Face is a wild, exhilarating read about the masks we present to the world and the identities we keep hidden, and what happens when those parts of ourselves come into conflict. An important book for teens and adults everywhere that beautifully illustrates the power of being true to ourselves--and how such integrity can save our lives." --Lambda Literary Award Finalist and Stonewall Honor Recipient SJ Sindu, author of Tall Water, an Asian Pacific American Award Honor Book
Praise for The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky:
A National Book Award Finalist
A Kids Indie Next List Selection
An Indies Introduce Selection
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A Windows and Mirrors Shortlist Selection