Description: Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship -- the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Brief description:
Benjamin Alire Sáenz fue un aclamado poeta, novelista y autor de literatura juvenil, reconocido especialmente por su obra Aristóteles y Dante descubren los secretos del universo. Nacido en Nuevo México, Sáenz recibió numerosos reconocimientos a lo largo de su trayectoria, entre ellos el honor de convertirse en el primer escritor latino en obtener el Premio PEN/Faulkner. Su estilo distintivo y su capacidad para abordar temas complejos con sensibilidad y profundidad lo consolidaron como una figura destacada de la literatura contemporánea. Además de su labor como escritor, fue profesor de Creación Literaria en la Universidad de Texas en El Paso. Su legado literario continúa inspirando y resonando con lectores de todas las edades.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz was an acclaimed poet, novelist, and author of young adult literature, best known for his work Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Born in New Mexico, Sáenz received numerous honors throughout his career, including becoming the first Latino writer to win the PEN/Faulkner Award. His distinctive style and ability to explore complex themes with sensitivity and depth established him as a prominent figure in contemporary literature. In addition to his literary career, he served as a Creative Writing professor at the University of Texas at El Paso. His literary legacy continues to inspire and resonate with readers of all ages.
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«Una hermosa historia contada con brillantez. Sáenz despliega un extraordinario y magnánimo regalo para entender a los chicos adolescentes y sus dificultades para descubrir y relacionarse con los secretos de su universo. La misión es magnífica y Ari y Dante son personajes simplemente maravillosos». -- Michael Cart, columnista de Booklist y expresidente de YALSA.
«Benjamin Alire Sáenz es un escritor con una buena derecha. Organiza bien las oraciones, conecta momentos relevantes y, entonces, te noquea con certezas emocionales. La historia sobre la amistad de Ari y Dante crece y gira como un río, revelándonos verdades sobre lo difícil que es el amor, cómo la familia es un apoyo y lo dolorosamente profundo que tienes que ahondar para descubrir tu verdadero ser». -- Judy Blundell, autora de What I Saw and How I Lied.
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"A beautifully told story. Sáenz displays an extraordinary and generous gift for understanding adolescent boys and their struggles to discover and relate to the secrets of their universe. The journey is magnificent, and Ari and Dante are simply wonderful characters." -- Michael Cart, Booklist columnist and former YALSA president.
"Benjamin Alire Sáenz writes with a powerful punch. He crafts his sentences carefully, connects meaningful moments, and then knocks you out with emotional truths. The story of Ari and Dante's friendship grows and winds like a river, revealing truths about how difficult love can be, how family can sustain us, and how painfully deep we must dig to discover our true selves." -- Judy Blundell, author of What I Saw and How I Lied.