Teens face a harsh world, especially when dealing with bullying and discrimination as they struggle with identity and accountability. Whether facing public slurs, mental health struggles, or family guilt, these Native, Latinx, and Middle Eastern teens challenge societal expectations to live their own truths.
| Where: | YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  |
| When: | Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm |
| Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
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| Genre: | Teen |
| Moderator: | Sybil Durand |
| Sponsors: | Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Vanessa C. Moss, Attorney-at-Law, Randy and Jane Moody |
Adib Khorram is a queer Iranian American author whose acclaimed novels include “Darius the Great is Not Okay,” “Darius the Great Deserves Better,” “Kiss & Tell,” and “The Breakup Lists....
Sonido Reyes, writing as Sonora Reyes, is the author of "The Broposal," his adult romance debut, and "The Golden Boy's Guide to Bipolar," the follow-up to his award-winning Young Adult debut, "The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School....
Cynthia Leitich Smith writes books for all ages, including "Here Come the Aunties," "Jingle Dancer," "Sisters of the Neversea," the Blue Stars series, "Rain Is Not My Indian Name," and "Hearts Unbroken....
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