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Lawn boy
Book • 2018
Lawn Boy is a humorous and poignant coming-of-age novel that follows Mike Muñoz, a young Chicano landscaper in Washington State, as he navigates the challenges of his life, including poverty, racism, and identity.
The book explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle to achieve the American Dream.
It has received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of working-class life and its blend of humor and heart.
The book explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle to achieve the American Dream.
It has received critical acclaim for its honest portrayal of working-class life and its blend of humor and heart.
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Caroline Liquinko during a school board meeting, expressing concerns about explicit content.
Caroline Liquinko during a school board meeting, expressing concerns about explicit content.
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When Book Bans Came to Small Town New Jersey
Mentioned among other books challenged for sexual content or political messaging.
The Battle Over Sexually Explicit Books | 4.7.23
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Mairead Elordi as a book with graphic sexual descriptions of pedophilia, flagged by parents.
Mairead Elordi as a book with graphic sexual descriptions of pedophilia, flagged by parents. The Rise of Gender Ideology in Schools | 5.1.22
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Ryan Holiday in a discussion about a misunderstanding regarding the content of the book.
Ryan Holiday in a discussion about a misunderstanding regarding the content of the book.
Former Attorney General Eric Holder on the Value of History
