It's Not Like It's a Secret
Published: 2017
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"It's Not Like It's a Secret" by Misa Sugiura follows the journey of Sana, a biracial Japanese-American girl navigating the complexities of high school life, her identity, and her feelings for her new best friend, Jamie. As Sana grapples with her attraction to Jamie, she also faces challenges with her overbearing mother and the pressures of fitting in. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and self-acceptance, highlighting the struggles of being an outsider while seeking to find one's place in a world filled with expectations. Ultimately, it’s a heartfelt coming-of-age tale that resonates with many. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2017 by HarperFestival .
Misa Sugiura's ancestors include a poet, a priestess, a samurai, and a stowaway. Her first novel, It's Not Like It's a Secret, was the winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for YA Literature. Her second novel, This Time Will be Different, is the HarperCollins Children's Books Lead Read for Summer 2019. Misa lives under a giant oak tree in Silicon Valley with her husband, two sons, two cats, and a graybanded king snake. Visit her online at www. misasugiura. com.