Though it turns out a conservative school in the '80s isn't the safest place to be a gay kid. When a hit on the head knocks him back in time to 1985 and he meets the doomed young Chaz himself, Luis concocts a new plan-he's going to give this guy his first real kiss. But that was ages ago, when Luis's parents were in high school it would never happen today, right? He's determined to find a way to give his LGBTQ friends the respect they deserve (while also not risking his chance to be prom king, just saying…). Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. Donate a copy below! Thanks for supporting David and our community!**įrom lauded writer David Valdes, a sharp and funny YA novel that's Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back to his parents' era to save a closeted classmate's life.Īll Luis Gonzalez wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his “progressive” school still doesn't allow.

Donated copies are 20% off! There's no need to pick up a donated copy - we'll take care of bringing it to the holiday drive for you. **To make this launch extra special, we're collecting donated copies of SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND for teens in need! Donated copies will be given to the Cambridge Public Library for their annual holiday drive, which gives books to children and teens who are living in transitionary housing. Join us virtually to celebrate the release of David Valdes' Spin Me Right Round, hailed as 'a page turner' ( Kirkus) and 'laugh out loud' funny ( Booklist)! National Book Award-winning author Malinda Lo ( Last Night at the Telegraph Club) will join in conversation! ** This event, originally scheduled to take place in person, will now take place online, free and open to all via Crowdcast.**

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