Short Summary
Arturo discovers the power of poetry, protest, and his Cuban heritage. Marcus is on a quest to reach his long-lost father—even if he has to search through all of Puerto Rico to find him.

Good For:
Award-Winning Author, Thought-Provoking Coming-of-Age Novels, Celebrating Latino Culture

Topics and Themes:
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Fathers and Sons, School Suspensions, Summer Vacations, Restaurant Work, Poetry, Crushes, Romance, Land Developers, Friendship, Family, Community