Elio is in love for the first time-and he has no idea what to do about it. His feelings for Camelia are so profound that he sees things in ultraviolet. Growing up in East Oakland, California, Elio is trying to navigate social media, friendships, his family’s Mexican culture, and his changing body-all part of his quest to understand what it means to be a good boy who will grow into a good man. Written in Salazar’s stunning and highly accessible verse, with Spanish words contextually woven in and easily understood by non-Spanish speakers, this novel stands out for the thoughtful way it expresses a young boy’s perspective as it discusses topics such as masculinity and consent. -Kirkus Reviews
Ultraviolet by Aida Salazar. Published by Scholastic.