A PURA BELPRÉ AWARD HONOR BOOK

Sometimes life explodes in technicolor.

In the spirit of Judy Blume, award-winning author Aida Salazar tells it like it is about puberty, hormones, and first love in this hilarious, heartwarming, and highly relatable coming-of-age story. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds, Kwame Alexander, and Adib Khorram.

"Savagely funny and deeply human." --New York Times Review

* "Stunning...A story that sings to the soul." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

For Elio Solis, eighth grade fizzes with change--His body teeming with hormones. His feelings that flow like lava. His relationship with Pops, who's always telling him to man up, the Solis way. And especially Camelia, his first girlfriend.

But then, betrayal and heartbreak send Elio spiraling toward revenge, a fight to prove his manhood, and defend Camelia's honor. He doesn't anticipate the dire consequences--or that Camelia's not looking for a savior.

Ultraviolet digs deep into themes of consent, puberty, masculinity, and the emotional lives of boys, as it challenges stereotypes and offers another way to be in the world.

Author: Aida Salazar
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 04/02/2024
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 7.73h x 5.75w x 1.02d
ISBN: 9781338775655

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 550283 / Ultraviolet


Award: 2025 Pura Belpre Award Honor Book - Children's Author