Spin Me Right Round
Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes is a young adult novel published by Bloomsbury USA on January 10, 2023. This 304-page book presents a humorous and sharp narrative where a gay teen named Luis Gonzalez travels back to 1985 to confront the challenges faced by his closeted classmate, Chaz Wilson. As Luis navigates the complexities of a conservative high school environment, he seeks to change the past while grappling with his own identity and the societal issues surrounding LGBTQ acceptance.
Readers will find a blend of social themes, including bullying and the struggles of LGBTQ youth, woven throughout the story. The novel explores the intersection of time travel and personal growth, as Luis attempts to make a difference in Chaz’s life while dealing with the realities of a less accepting era. With its engaging premise and relatable characters, Spin Me Right Round offers a unique perspective on the importance of respect and understanding in the face of adversity.
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From 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.
All Luis Gonzalez wants is to go to prom with his boyfriend, something his “progressive” high school still doesn’t allow. Not after what happened with Chaz Wilson. 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…).
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. Though it turns out a conservative school in the ’80s isn’t the safest place to be a gay kid. Especially with homophobes running the campus, including Gordo (aka Luis’s estranged father). Luis is in over his head, trying not to make things worse-and hoping he makes it back to present day at all.
In a story that’s fresh, intersectional, and wickedly funny, David Valdes introduces a big-mouthed, big-hearted, queer character that readers won’t soon forget.
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