In the sequel to The Mariposa Club, devoted Maui, fabulous Trini, and Goth-boy Liberace discover that the miedo and drama of life as a senior in high school is never-ending. The cure: friendship. But the bonds between the trio are tested; Sebastian, the handsome son of a wealthy developer crushes on Maui's eye-and the attraction is mutual but oh-so-complicated; Trini must go back to living with her parents, which means dressing as a girl is no longer allowed; and Lib has to decide his future after graduation, one that could take him far away from Caliente Valley High and friends he's known for years. But before caps and gowns can be donned a different, crucial event is fast coming. Prom. And this new Fierce Foursome wants to make a statement about acceptance and diversity. Which means one of our activists will be wearing a gown at prom. Chic Manifique! Maybe. Hopefully, he'll still have a strong arm--and friends--to lean on when wearing matching heels.
Mariposa Gown
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Rigoberto González was born in Bakersfield, California and raised in Michoacán, Mexico. The son and grandson of migrant farm workers, he is the author of thirteen books and the editor of Camino del Sol: Fifteen Years of Latina and Latino Writing and Xicano Duende: A Select Anthology of Alurista's poetry. The recipient of Guggenheim and NEA fellowships, winner of the Shelley Memorial Award from the Poetry Societry of America, the American Book Award, and The Poetry Center Book Award, he is contributing editor for Poets and Writers Magazine, on the Board of Directors of the National Book Critics Circle, and is Associate Professor of English at Rutgers--Newark, the State University of New Jersey. He has lives in New York City.
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Dutiful son Maui, academically-gifted but goth-garbed individual Lib, and fabulous cross-dressing Trini are back, as the remaining members of The Mariposa Club, the (supposed to be) Gay/Straight Alliance at their blue collar community high school. The addition of Sebastian, the son of a wealthy developer, shakes things up a bit, especially for Maui, who immediately develops a crush on the handsome newcomer. They're all seniors this year, and college plans seem to change regularly, but want to make an impact on their school, by insisting that a same-sex couple be allowed to run for King and Queen of the prom. They're also trying to support Trini, who finds himself once again living with his homophobic and abusive father, but doesn't want anyone to intercede on his behalf, a common reaction some have to being abused.
This sequel to the author's "The Mariposa Club" (2009) utilizes the same characters, but reading the original is not really necessary for a complete enjoyment of this well-written coming-of-age tale. The message about Trini's situation is especially valuable here. Can resonate with gay teens from any close-knit family, regardless of ethnic origin. Much recommended, five stars out of five.
- Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
This sequel to the author's "The Mariposa Club" (2009) utilizes the same characters, but reading the original is not really necessary for a complete enjoyment of this well-written coming-of-age tale. The message about Trini's situation is especially valuable here. Can resonate with gay teens from any close-knit family, regardless of ethnic origin. Much recommended, five stars out of five.
- Bob Lind, Echo Magazine
