Dark Dude

By:
Oscar Hijuelos

Product Description: In Wisconsin, Rico could blend in. His light hair and lighter skin wouldn't make him the "dark dude" or the punching bag for the whole neighborhood. Trading Harlem for Wisconsin, though, means giving up on a big part of his identity. And when Rico no longer has to prove that he's Latino, he almost stops being one — except there are some things that can't be left behind.

Age Level: Middle Grade (9-14)
Book Series: Across Cultures in YA: Hispanic Heritage Coming of Age: Important Choices Growing Up in the Barrio: Books for Middle Grades and Young Adults
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