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A review by cathyolibrarian
Here to Stay by Sara Farizan
5.0
Bijan was just called up from JV to play varsity basketball. He’s hoping his new star athlete status will give him a step up socially and help him talk to girls. But racism and bullying rear their heads on campus and his new visibility is turning into more of a problem than a solution. Bijan works on finding who is behind the cyber attacks while making new friends and playing good basketball, and maybe, getting the girl.
Here to Stay jumps right into the action when Bijan jumps up to varsity basketball. The story includes sports and racial representation as well as a side LGBTQ romance. While it hits hard topics it does so with a light hand for a delightful read with meaningful content.
Readers who enjoy contemporary fiction with representation like With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo and Jackpot by Nic Stone will enjoy this book.
http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/12/02/quick-picks-for-reluctant-readers-qp2020-nominees-round-up-december-2-edition/
Here to Stay jumps right into the action when Bijan jumps up to varsity basketball. The story includes sports and racial representation as well as a side LGBTQ romance. While it hits hard topics it does so with a light hand for a delightful read with meaningful content.
Readers who enjoy contemporary fiction with representation like With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo and Jackpot by Nic Stone will enjoy this book.
http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/12/02/quick-picks-for-reluctant-readers-qp2020-nominees-round-up-december-2-edition/