As one of only two Asian American kids in his high school, Gary might as well be invisible. So when the most popular boy in his grade offers him the opportunity to break into their inner circle, he jumps at the chance. All he needs to do is acquire a prized possession from Gloria Buenrostro, the beautiful and mysterious girl he's shared classes with since they were kids. But as he gets to know Gloria, they form a genuine friendship that's one of the best he's ever had, and Gary realizes that she's more than just a prize to be won-and that no amount of popularity is worth losing a true friend.

A contemporary YA debut about a Vietnamese-American boy who tries to attain popularity by befriending the most beautiful girl in school, roughly inspired by the Vietnamese-American author's teen experience.

About the Author
Brandon Hoang is the author of the YA debut, Gloria Buenrostro Is Not My Girlfriend. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Brandon grew up coveting The Baby-Sitters Club books and slurping noodles. Before he was a writer, Brandon spent 10 years as an animation executive. Now a television writer by day and novelist by night, he currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters. You can visit him online at brandonhoangwrites.com or cringe at his tweets @brandonhoang_.


Book Information
ISBN 9780374388577
Author Brandon Hoang
Format Hardback
Page Count 304
Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 145mm * 28mm