The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

Written by Sonora Reyes

A queer teen hides her identity at a new Catholic school, but love complicates her plans.

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385 pages· 101,040 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Yamilet Flores, a queer Mexican American teen, starts fresh at a wealthy Catholic school, determined to keep her sexuality a secret. Her priorities: protect her brother, please her mom, and avoid love. But when she meets Bo, the school's only openly queer girl, Yami's resolve wavers. As she navigates the challenges of fitting in and staying true to herself, Yami must decide if hiding is worth the cost. Will she risk everything for a chance at love, or will fear keep her silent? Discover the heartaches and triumphs of living authentically in this poignant tale.

From the publisher

National Book Award Finalist William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year Walter Honor Award Winner Pura Belpré Honor Book * Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Young AdultA sharply funny and moving debut novel about a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school, while falling in love and learning to celebrate her true self. Perfect for fans of Erika L. Sánchez, Leah Johnson, and Gabby Rivera.Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. But at least here no one knows she’s gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way. After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend before transferring to Slayton Catholic, Yami has new priorities: keep her brother out of trouble, make her mom proud, and, most importantly, don’t fall in love. Granted, she’s never been great at any of those things, but that’s a problem for Future Yami. The thing is, it’s hard to fake being straight when Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, is so annoyingly perfect. And smart. And talented. And cute. So cute. Either way, Yami isn’t going to make the same mistake again. If word got back to her mom, she could face a lot worse than rejection. So she’ll have to start asking, WWSGD: What would a straight girl do? Told in a captivating voice that is by turns hilarious, vulnerable, and searingly honest, The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School explores the joys and heartaches of living your full truth out loud.