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Hello everyone. Firstly, thank you so much Ana for inviting me to write in your corner of the internet. I have not written a blog post in English in a couple of years so this is going to be fun considering my journey on the book community started with my blog called Book Wormy Boy back in 2013 (do not try and look it up, I deleted it out of the face of earth).
Ana invited me to write a blog post recommending her five books that I think she will enjoy reading. As always, I will be promoting marginalized authors and books that I think can truly impact our lives as readers. Let us get started! 
The first book I am recommending is Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five who became a prison reform activist. This is a YA novel in verse and you will read it in one day for sure because it is truly hard to put it down once you start reading. This book talks about a 16-year-old boy, Amal, who is an artist, and we follow his life until he is wrongfully incarcerated. 
Ibi Zoboi said in an interview: “So in that sense, for many people around the world, being here is the American dream. But once we are here and can start to connect the dots that make up the racial injustices in this country, we realize that it can be a nightmare for some. And while there can be individual successes, what do those successes mean when there are constant injustices?”. This sums up the intention behind this story. 
Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez is my second recommendation because it is important to read #ownvoices stories. This is a fast-paced novel that focuses essentially on fighting for basic human rights and the exploration of how a teen girl is treated by the people that are supposed to take care of her but in the end, they end up not believing in her power. Camila’s strength and self-love is what made me instantly fall in love with this book and I cant wait to read more by this author. I genuinely think that everyone needs to pick this up especially because the community needs to read more latinx authors.
Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala is marketed as Project Runway goes to Comic Con in an epic queer love story about creativity, passion, and finding the courage to be your most authentic self. As Ana & everyone online knows, I am not afraid to be myself. I am 22 & very gay and I am extremely proud of that. I had to fight a lot to be where I am today because no one can tell me what I can or cannot do with my life. I genuinely believe that books play a big part in my self-acceptance and self-expression & Be Dazzled is one of them. 
Books like these remind that I should never stop being who I truly want to be because only that will bring me true happiness. The writing is exquisite, and you will fall in love with the characters in the first pages. I read this back in January and I still think about it at least once a week, that means it stick with me. 
Get A Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert is one of the funniest books I have ever read. It needs to be made into a tv show & that is exactly why I am recommending it. I think everyone should meet Chloe Brown because she is a chronically ill computer geek with a list. This story will follow her trying to complete it and it is hilarious. 
Our love interest is incredibly complex and the romance they build together is gorgeous to read about. Chronically ill people deserve to be in a relationship too and we need more representation. We also get to meet Chloe’s sisters who now have their own books so if you love Chloe Brown you have two more to pick up. 
Lastly, I will be recommending The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta. This novel in verse talks about a boy who is figuring out who he is as a mixed-race gay teen. As the story progresses, later in life when he is at university, he finds his interest in becoming a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. This story is truly touching and makes you understand that being yourself and embracing your individuality is your biggest weapon in this society. If you decide to pick up any of these books, this one is a good one to start with. 
Thank you so much Ana for inviting me to write a blog post. This made me reminisce the good old days in this community and I am grateful that you gave me a chance to write my thoughts down on (virtual) paper for you. Happy reading! 


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Hi guys! It's Ana and after 84 years I am back 😂
Today I want to share the most beautiful book covers of 2020.

I want to share some links where you can help changing the world:




Stream this video to raise money for the BLM movement (don't skip the ads): 


Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo


My name is Camino Rios and I live in Dominican Republic. My father visits me in the summer but this time something happens. 
My name is Yahaira Rios and I live in New York and one day my mother tells me that my father died in a plane crush.
Because of his dead we found out that we are sisters and our lives will never be the same.
This is our story!

CW: talk about cancer, plane crash, parental death, grief, sexual harrassment, stalking, physical assault, sexual assault, labor and delivery, burial



Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare


My name is Cordelia Carstairs and I want to be the hero of my own story. I arrived in London to save my family. 
James Herondale is my secret love and Lucie Herondale is my best friend.
When London is attacked by demons we come together to save the city and discover things that we were not prepare for.
This is our story!

CW: alcoholism, grief, addiction, blood, and death



Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas


My name is Yadriel and I want to be accepted by my latinx family and prove that I am a real brujo. With the help of my cousin and best friend I will find the ghost of my murdered cousin and set it free. But I ended up summons Julian Diaz and I agreed to help him find out what happened, so that we can both get what we want. 
This is our story!

CW: death of a loved one, talk of loss of a parent, misgendering, mention of parental abuse, mention of transphobic parents and deportation



Legendborn by Tracy Deonn


My name is Bree Matthews and after my mom died, I wanted to forget my childhood memories. Everything was normal  in the residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill until I witnesses a demon feeding on human energies and discovered a secret society called "Legendborn". A boy called "Merlin" tries to wipe my memorie but he fails. The failure unlocks my magic and memories of the night my mom died and to find the truth I will join this secret society.
This is my story!

CW: death of a parent, generational trauma (depictions of slavery, abuse, rape), gore, possession, demons, racism and micro-aggressions



A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown


My name is Malik and I want to start a new life with my sisters and for that I have to escape. But when a spirit abducts my youngest sister I have to win the Solstasia competition and kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, to free my sister.  
My name is Karina and my mom, the Sultana, was assassinated. I want resurrect my mother through ancient magic but for that I need the beating heart of a king and to obtain one she has to marry the victor of the Solstasia competition.
This is our story!

CW: death of family members, anxiety/panic attacks, hallucinations, self harm, possession



You Should See Me In A Crown by Leah Johnson


My name is Liz Lighty and my dream is to play in the world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor. But when the financial aid I was counting on unexpectedly falls through I have to become prom queen to win the school's scholarship. 
The only thing that makes this bearable is Mack, the new girl in school, but she is also running for prom queen.
This is my story!

CW: anxiety, panic attacks, death of a parent, chronically ill loved one, outing, homophobia



Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender


My name is Felix Love. I never been in love and I want to what it's like to love someone. I'm proud of my identity but secretly I fear that I will be marginalized by too many - Black, queer, and transgender - to ever get my own happily-ever-after.
When an anonymous student begins sending me transphobic messages I come up with a revenge plan but what I didn't count on was that I was landing in a quasi–love triangle. 
This is my story!

CW: transphobia (exposing old pictures and deadname, transphobic messages), mentions of past emotional abuse, absent parent



Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron


My name is Sophia and I would rather marry my best friend than parade in front of suitors. At the ball, I make the decision to escape and hide in the Cinderella’s mausoleum. Where I meet Constance, the last known descendant of Cinderella and her step sisters. Together we vow to bring down the king.
This is my story!

CW: misogyny, sexism, domestic abuse, death, homophobia, physical abuse, racism,  implied suicide of a side character



Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson


My name is Enchanted Jones and my dream is to be a singer. I didn't believe in my talent until I met Korey Fields, a legendary R&B artist. I was dazzled by Korey’s luxurious life but soon my dream turns into a nightmare. Except now he’s dead and the police are at the door.
This is my story!

CW: emotional and physical abuse, mentions of sexual abuse, rape, assault, child abuse, kidnapping, addiction to opioids, domestic abuse in a romantic relationship, grooming, pedophilia, suicidal ideation



All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson


In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.
All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy.

CW: grief, cancer, illness and death of loved ones, sexual assault, physical assault, use of slurs, trauma, sexual content



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