The Closest I’ve Come
The Closest I’ve Come by Fred Aceves is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 7, 2020. This 336-page book presents the story of Marcos Rivas, a young boy navigating the challenges of life in Maesta, where he grapples with his desires for love, connection, and a better future amidst difficult circumstances.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and resilience. As Marcos engages with new friends in an after-school program, he begins to confront his environment and the relationships that shape him. The book addresses social topics such as prejudice, bullying, and family dynamics, providing insight into the complexities of growing up in the United States as a Hispanic and Latino youth. Through his journey, Marcos learns that true bravery lies in authenticity and self-acceptance.
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A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 * A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * An ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection
Read the book Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel called “a brilliant, subtle debut,” and Kirkus hailed as “heart-wrenching, funny, hopeful, and not-to-be-missed” in a starred review!
The Closest I’ve Come is a must-read from talented first-time author Fred Aceves, in the tradition of Walter Dean Myers.
Marcos Rivas yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren’t falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood, away from his indifferent mom and her abusive boyfriend–which seems impossible.
When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program, he meets Zach and Amy, whose friendship inspires Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn’t about acting tough and being macho; it’s about being true to yourself.
The Closest I’ve Come is a story about traversing real and imagined boundaries, about discovering new things in the world, and about discovering yourself, too.
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