Book description
The Santos Vista neighbourhood of San Antonio, TX is all Ander Lopez has ever known. The smell of pan dulce, the laughter of kids hitting a pinata at the park, the mixture of Spanish and English filling the streets. And, especially, their job at the family's taqueria. So as the…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Ander and Santi Were Here as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love a book that pushes my boundaries and allows me to see things from a different perspective in an intimate way, and this book certainly does that.
It features Ander, a non-binary main character who deals with issues of racism and immigration. Despite the heavy topics, the book is filled with tender moments, a wonderful look at Mexican American culture, and is largely a joyous and emotional love story.
From Paul's list on queer people living their best lives.
Ander and Santi Were Here is a book that I had been anticipating for a long time. I went to the author’s event and bought a signed copy. Then, I listened to the audiobook. I loved the narrator who did an amazing job. Their voice captured the character and pulled me into the story.
It is a beautiful love story about a Mexican-American nonbinary teen who falls in love with an undocumented Mexican boy. Ander is an artist, and Santi takes a job at their family’s Mexican restaurant.
The story resonated with me because my family came to the United…
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