The Insiders by Mark Oshiro6/5/2023 ![]() ![]() This was a delightful middle grade! The Insiders is a middle grade contemporary about young Héctor Muñoz, who is moving to a new school when his mom gets a new job. Thank you to Harper Collins & Harper Kids for sending me a finished copy in exchange for an honest review and promotion. ![]() “Sometimes hilarious, sometimes devastating, but always full of heart, The Insiders carves out a space for us all to be our true selves.” -Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky A room that connects him with two new friends from different corners of the country-and opens the door to a life-changing year full of magic, friendship, and adventure. (Yes, he sees the irony.) But one day, when the door closes behind him, Héctor discovers he’s stumbled into a room that shouldn’t be possible. Most days, Héctor just wishes he could disappear. At Héctor’s new school, he couldn’t feel more alone. Back home, being gay didn’t mean feeling different. San Francisco and Orangevale may be in the same state, but for Héctor Muñoz, they might as well be a million miles apart. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead and Meg Medina, this debut middle grade novel from award-winning author Mark Oshiro is a hopeful and heartfelt coming-of-age story for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit in. ![]()
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