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"After enduring his father's suicide, his own suicide attempt, broken friendships, and more in the Bronx projects, Aaron Soto, sixteen, is already considering the Leteo Institute's memory-alteration procedure when his new friendship with Thomas turns to unrequited love." - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: Sexual Content, LGBTQIA+, Language
Reasons: Sexual Content, LGBTQIA+, Language
This young adult science fiction romance “deals with LGBTQ themes as well as suicide, depression, and teen pregnancy. Because of this, it was banned in schools on eight separate instances in the 2021-2022 school year” (Martin, 2022).
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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Additional Resources and Accessibility
Additional Resources and Accessibility
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