Randy Ribay schrijft hedendaagse YA-romans die zich verdiepen in diepgaande thema's met een boeiende stijl. Zijn werken verkennen complexe interpersoonlijke relaties en de persoonlijke reizen van zijn personages. Ribay's unieke stem in de jeugdliteratuur biedt lezers verhalen die zowel tot nadenken stemmen als onvergetelijk zijn. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gevormd door zijn ervaring als leraar Engels op de middelbare school, waardoor hij verhalen kan creëren met authenticiteit en diepgang.
When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun's death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don't fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun's home in the Philippines - but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks?
A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family in the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers.
Four friends from wildly different backgrounds have bonded over Dungeons & Dragons since the sixth grade. Now they're facing senior year and a major shift in their own universes. They must face a test of friendship where the stakes are more than just a roll of the dice--they are life and death.
Exploring the complexities of identity and masculinity, this novel spans from the 1930s to the present, chronicling the lives of four generations of Filipino American boys. The narrative delves into the intricacies of father-son relationships, highlighting the struggles and growth experienced across time. Each character's journey reflects the broader cultural and personal challenges faced by Filipino Americans, making it a poignant exploration of heritage and self-discovery.