Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

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Now a major motion picture: Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford! This edition includes new Simon and Blue emails, a behind-the-scenes scrapbook from the Love, Simon movie set, and Becky Albertalli in conversation with fellow authors Adam Silvera and Angie Thomas. William C. Morris Award Winner: Best Young Adult Debut of the Year * National Book Award Longlist "A remarkable gift of a novel."—Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle "I am so in love with this book."—Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still "Feels timelessly, effortlessly now."—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever "The best kind of love story."—Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with Girlfriends Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met. Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli. Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli is a contemporary young adult fiction novel that introduces readers to sixteen-year-old Simon Spier. Simon is not-so-openly gay, navigating the complicated social landscape of high school while keeping his sexual orientation a secret from his family, friends, and the rest of the world. His life takes a dramatic turn when an anonymous email exchange with a fellow classmate known only by the pseudonym Blue falls into the wrong hands. A blackmail plot orchestrated by a peer named Martin threatens to expose Simon's deepest secret to the entire school, forcing Simon into a corner where he must figure out how to handle the impending revelation on his own terms. As the blackmail unfolds, Simon finds himself trying to protect not only his own privacy and peace of mind, but also the anonymity of Blue, whom he has grown to care for deeply. The narrative weaves together themes of adolescent identity, the fear of change, the intricacies of teenage romance, and the profound importance of genuine self-acceptance. Simon must learn to navigate the delicate balance between his internal truth and the external pressures of high school dynamics, friendship circles, and family expectations. Through a witty, heartfelt, and deeply relatable voice, the novel explores the courage it takes to step out of the shadows and claim one's own narrative. Along the way, Simon evaluates his relationships with his lifelong friends, deals with the awkwardness and excitement of a burgeoning online romance, and discovers that authentic connection requires vulnerability. Ultimately, the story captures the universal awkwardness and beauty of growing up, falling in love, and finding the bravery to live authentically in a world that often demands conformity.

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