Why read The Story of My Anger?

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Yulieta Lopez is angry. Angry at her racist drama teacher who refuses to cast Black students in lead roles. Angry at the school board threatening her favorite teacher for teaching works of literature that they deem "controversial." Angry that she has to keep quiet until she can head to college…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Story of My Anger as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Karol Ruth Silverstein

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Though my background couldn't be more different from that of this story's protagonist, Yuli, I could feel the pain of the injustices she experiences in my bones. She's a bright, tough, talented teen who cares deeply for those she loves and about everyone's right to be seen and read books that speak to their life experiences. The book details the very real consequences of racism, book-banning and censorship. A gorgeously written and vitally important book.

From Karol's 3 favorite reads in 2025.