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The inexplicable logic of my life is a beautifully crafted story, full of diverse characters, about a teen with a mexicanamerican family, and an adoptive gay father who is seeking a sense of belonging. About biography books all books young adults children fiction poetry the poetry corner blogtwog benjamin ink. Benjamin alire saenz author of aristotle and dante. Benjamin alire saenz is currently considered a single author. The latest young adult novel from benjamin alire saenz, the inexplicable logic of my life, is an outstanding tale of an adopted teen and the friends and family that surround him. He is the winner of the penfaulkner award and the american book award for his books.
Benjamin alire saenznovelist, poet, essayist and writer of childrens booksis at the forefront of the emerging latino literatures. Benjamin alire saenz book signing downtown naperville. In this book we are introduced to aristotle who is an angry teenager with an older brother in prison. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
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