Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe Saenz YA Paperback Book

Title: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz (PEN/Faulkner Award–winning author) Format: Trade paperback / soft cover book Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York Publication year (per copyright page): 2012 ISBN: 978-1-4424-0893-4 (paperback edition); barcode shows 9781442408937 Genre: Young adult fiction, coming-of-age, LGBTQ+, friendship, contemporary literary YA Audience: Ages 12 and up (as noted on back cover) Award information: Front cover features multiple awards including Michael L. Printz Honor Book, Stonewall Book Award, Pura Belpré Author Award, and a Lambda Literary Award winner medallion. Description: Follows Ari, a boy who struggles with anger and self-doubt, and Dante, who is articulate and self-assured. When they meet, they form a powerful bond that helps them face family secrets, identity, and the truths of who they want to be, discovering through friendship the ability to change their lives and grow stronger together. Design details: Illustrated cover art featuring a red pickup truck against a desert landscape and sky, intricate hand-lettered title typography, and decorative border artwork. Cover design by Chloe Foglia; landscape and sky illustration by Mark Burckhardt; hand-lettering and illustrations in sky by Sarah Jane Coleman (as credited on back cover). Language: English Pricing on back cover: US $11.99 / CAN $14.99