6/26/2023 0 Comments Chasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido![]() ![]() high schooler Bobby Agbayani keeps his romantic relationship with fellow comics enthusiast Bran secret from their closed-minded classmates. But when Pacquiao publicly declares his stance against queer people, Bobby's faith-in his hero and in himself-is shaken to the core.Ī powerful and unflinching debut that will both shatter and uplift hearts with every read. Bobby is inspired by champion Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao to take up boxing and challenge his tormentor. A vicious encounter has him scrambling for a new way to survive-by fighting back. ![]() It's best to keep his head down, get good grades, and stay out of trouble.īut when Bobby is unwillingly outed in a terrible way, he no longer has the luxury of being invisible. Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back, especially in a Filipino community that frowns on homosexuality. That's Bobby's motto for surviving his notoriously violent high school unscathed. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Patron Saints of Nothing and Juliet Takes a Breath. ![]() the Homo Sapiens AgendaĮxperience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. "Rod Pulido delivers the ultimate one-two punch: bare-knuckled, bruising honesty wrapped in humor, sincerity, and sweetness." - Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. ![]()
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