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Skater Boy Hardcover – February 6, 2024

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In this YA pop punk debut about queer romance and destroying labels, a teen risks everything to write his own story. Perfect for fans of Sonora Reyes and Adib Khorram.

Stonebridge High’s resident bad boy, Wesley “Big Mac” Mackenzie, is failing senior year—thanks to his unchecked anger, rowdy friends, and a tendency to ditch his homework for skateboarding and a secret photography obsession. So when his mom drags him to a production of The Nutcracker, Wes isn’t interested at all . . . until he sees Tristan Monroe. Mr. Nutcracker himself.

Wes knows he shouldn’t like Tristan; after all, he’s a ballet dancer, and Wes is as closeted as they come. But when they start spending time together, Wes can’t seem to get Tristan out of his head. Driven by a new sense of purpose, Wes begins to think that—despite every authority figure telling him otherwise—maybe he can change for the better and graduate on time.

As a falling out with his friends becomes inevitable, Wes realizes that being himself means taking a stand—and blowing up the bad-boy reputation he never wanted in the first place.

From a debut author to watch, Skater Boy delivers a heart-wrenching, validating, and honest story about what it means to be gay in a world where you don’t fit in.

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312 pages
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English
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Soho Teen
Publication date

February 6, 2024
Grade level

9 and up
Reading age

14 - 17 years
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5.82 x 1.06 x 8.54 inches
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1641295341
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978-1641295345
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An ABA Kids’ Indie Next Pick for March/April 2024
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“Realistic and heartfelt.”
—The Bay Area Reporter

“Wes is discovering who he actually is, which is not the person people expect him to be. He never wanted to be a bad boy in the first place. He was put in that role by bad luck and was following the easiest route. Not only does this story show an authentic evolution of character, a beautiful coming of age, but it shows that there are lots of ways to be gay. This is so worth reading.”
—The News-Gazette

“He was a punk (with a secret soft center). Skater Boy is a perceptive, vividly emotional, complicated love story, told with candor and compassion. Can I make it any more obvious that you should drop everything and read it?”
—Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

“A poignant unraveling of the binds spun by toxic masculinity. Skater Boy kept me rooting for the disaster boy to find his way.”
—Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

“Boy meets boy in this heartfelt YA romance that celebrates pop punk, finding yourself, and taking charge of your life.”
—Brightly

“This is not only a story teenagers deserve to read—it’s a story that needed to be told. A story about what it means to to be young and queer in a world where adults may fail you. A story about taking the first steps to overcome the struggles one might be facing. A story about how you owe no one, but yourself, the life you want to live.”
—f(r)iction

“Deftly navigating (justified) teen angst with a humorous voice and unmatched compassion . . . Skater Boy destroys labels and points directly at systemic failings we’ve had a propensity to overlook . . . Nerada’s characters compel the story forward, pushing against the oppressive, frustrating isolation of their respective archetypes and finding themselves wholly realized. Do yourself a favor, get to know the skater boy.”
—The Southern Bookseller Review

“I loved this book . . . [Skater Boy is] about the importance of being yourself, not letting your friend group define you or your future. It's something that a lot of teens can relate to, and it also depicts a lot of healthy romantic relationships.”
—The Homestretch, CBC Radio

“A fun rom-com . . . but there’s also more to it . . . It’s a measure of the quality of Anthony Nerada’s writing that he can make you not only understand why this character does these things, but watch him take accountability for his actions and make real efforts to change, even if he doesn’t always succeed.”
—Forever Young Adult

“[Skater Boy] is a pop-punk storyline that pushes past the norms of young adult romance and creates a new genre of story.”
—Young Entertainment Magazine

“A picture-perfect coming-of-age novel that will skate away with your heart.”
—Eric Geron, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Tale of Two Princes

“Skater Boy drew me in from the very first page and was absolutely unputdownable! Not only does Nerada turn stereotypes on their head in his brilliantly nuanced debut, but he does it while writing something universally relatable and utterly charming. Wes Mackenzie puts the oo in swoony!”
—Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies

“Nerada offers a nuanced and realistic glimpse into the pressure and the chaos and the growing pains of being a teenager, and what can happen when you open up and share your full, true self. A brilliant debut.”
—Rachael Lippincott, New York Times bestselling author of She Gets the Girl

“Skater Boy is the beautifully written, poignant story of Wes, an angry, lonely boy struggling to find his place in the world. Anthony Nerada deftly handles Wes’s character arc as he learns to love himself. An impressive debut.”
—Liz Lawson, New York Times bestselling author of The Agathas, The Night in Question and The Lucky Ones

“In his witty and vulnerable debut, Nerada reminds us that labels are pointless, love is for everyone and that it is a truth universally known that everybody LOVES a 'bad boy' with a skateboard and a heart of gold. Honest, authentic and charming, Skater Boy skillfully highlights that queer kids can't be put into a box! A voice to watch!”
—Amber McBride, National Book Award finalist and author of Me (Moth)

“Wes Mackenzie is one of the most authentic and refreshingly angry main characters I’ve read in a long time, and I ate up every word of his journey. Skater Boy is spectacularly queer and witty, and I have no doubt Anthony Nerada's debut will become a beloved addition to bookshelves everywhere.”
—Robbie Couch, New York Times bestselling author of If I See You Again Tomorrow

“Anthony Nerada shows, with the perfect mix of punks, bros, and ballerinos, that you can't judge a book by its cover, and that sometimes we have to go through the roughest points of our lives to discover truths about ourselves. Skater Boy had my heart from the jump!”
—Jason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue

“I have a soft spot for angry gays, and Skater Boy delivers one of YA’s all-time angriest! Wes is perfectly imperfect: defensive, emotional, and no, he does not have college figured out yet, thank you. Anthony Nerada is a fresh new voice adding to the much-needed growing wave of ill-behaved queer protagonists. I love love LOVED this one!”
—Adam Sass, award-winning author of The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers and Your Lonely Nights Are Over

“A fun, fiery love story for the misunderstood, Skater Boy is the nostalgic, opposites-attract gay romance we deserve! A confectionary pop smash that takes inspiration from its namesake, Nerada has crafted a power ballad of a coming out story for the mainstream punk rocker in all of us.”
—Steven Salvatore, critically acclaimed author of And They Lived . . .

“Skater Boy is like a shaken up bottle of teen angst and first love. While examining masculinity and peer pressure, Anthony Nerada captures those complicated feelings of self-discovery and finding your place while providing endless swoons and laughs.”
—Robby Weber, author of I Like Me Better

“A closeted teen navigates family trauma, first crushes, and messy friendships in Nerada’s introspective debut . . . Nerada sensitively depicts the lingering effects of Wes’s father’s abuse, and how the trauma from those experiences informs his complicated relationship with himself and others, as well as with opening up.”
—Publishers Weekly

“An endearing and nuanced debut . . . Nerada portrays characters with caring complexity, particularly Wes’ mother, and presents readers with multifaceted relationships. While Tristan encourages and challenges Wes, Wes’ character growth is, refreshingly, not dependent on their relationship, and healthy friendships are as central to the story as the boys’ romance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Nerada’s well-written, character-driven first novel is a compelling read with highly empathic characters who will resonate with readers. Getting to know them keeps the pages turning to the satisfying ending.”
—Booklist

About the Author

Anthony Nerada became a writer after his fifth-grade teacher told him it was his destiny. Since then, he’s read too many books (if there is such a thing) and explored worlds far outside the reaches of his own. Anthony holds a BA in psychology and two diplomas (one in public relations, the other in publishing), which allow him to write the day away while simultaneously psychoanalyzing his friends. Anthony lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples. Skater Boy is his debut novel.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Soho Teen (February 6, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1641295341
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1641295345
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.82 x 1.06 x 8.54 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #179,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #198 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Fiction (Books)
- #203 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance
- #974 in Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Romance

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Bryce Lee Wynn

HE WAS A BAD BOY. HE WAS A DANCER. CAN I MAKE THIS ANYMORE OBVIOUS?

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024

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All I can say is wow! I've been itching to read this book ever since it came across my Instagram feed some months ago. Anthony Nerada's SKATER BOY did not disappoint!

Our main character Wesley "Big-Mac" MacKenzie is the definition of a bad boy. He skips class, he smokes pot, and he and the other members of the Tripod terrorize their classmates at Stonebridge High. But underneath all that bravado is a scared, insecure kid with a troubled past, a huge secret, and an affinity for photography.

Wesley (Big-Mac) tags along with his mom, soon-to-be stepdad, Tad, and soon-to-be stepsister Hannah to the ballet and it's there he meets Tristan Monroe. Tristan is everything Wesley is not but they have one thing in common. Can I make it anymore obvious?

What follows is the heart-warming and heart-breaking story of two teenage boys from opposite sides of the track. However, what attracted me most as a reader was the inclusion of Tristan Monroe. After reading James Acker's THE LONG RUN, Aaron Aceves' THIS IS WHY THEY HATE US, and Terry J. Benton-Walker's BLOOD DEBTS, all of them featuring queer POC main characters, I told myself, going forward, I would only engage with queer stories where a Black or POC character is the main focus. Yes, technically Wes is the main focus of this story but I think the author does a great job with highlighting Tristan.

What I love most about Tristan is what he represents. Growing up, coming across media with Black or Brown queer characters was a rarity. Finding a TV show or movie or book where the Black or Brown queer person was artsy or nerdy was more uncommon. The fact that Tristan is this strong, confident, and proud queer man who is also a dancer and who comes from a somewhat well-off family was refreshing to see in this book and he never, not even once, had to compromise any of that to be with Wes. I love that we're finally, FINALLY getting around to seeing these types of characters more in media even though it took forever for it to happen.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves a good love story, a good coming-of-age story, however, I especially recommend this book to those of us who grew up unable to see ourselves, our true selves reflected in the media we were provided.

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Terri

Punk+Ballet Young Adult LGBTQ Romance

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

Skater Boy gives an in-book shoutout to Avril Lavigne's classic song, and this book is easily described as "Wesley was a punk, Tristan did ballet". In a senior year coming-of-age adventure, Wesley explores his attractions while supporting Tristan in following his dreams. With a fictional blend of realistic romance during the final months of high school, this novel is an exquisite read for older (new adult) readers of the LGBTQ community.

Wesley is a skater and mostly known by peers and teachers as a "bad boy." He often ditches doing homework for hanging out with friends and enjoying skate sessions. He also has a love of photography, something he learns can be percieved as a true art form and something to possibly pursue after high school. He doesn't really care about much regarding school or his future, until his mom drags him to the fated production of The Nutcracker, where Tristan is the lead character and dancer.

Watching Tristan move motivates Wesley in a way he doesn't expect. Wesley knows he shouldn't be falling for a ballet dancer, of all people, and he isn't sure how to share his feelings, because he certainly hasn't told anyone about his interestes towards men, that's for sure!

As the two start spending time together, Tristan sparks a new motivation in Wesley: the drive to graduate and seek some semblance of future. Relationships go both ways, and supporting each other will become the inspiration and determining factor they might both need in the relationships they seek for their futures. When Wesley starts showing who he really is, he is worried about losing his friends. Choices must be made, and it's that time of life when some of the hardest choices lay in the near future.

There is certainly something to say about Nerada's novel, as it is a debut that is eloquently written and contains multitudes of thematic lessons for young readers to take away. This novel encourages youth to take risks to be who they are, because finding yourself and being yourself is an importaant aspect to one's choices and future. It also offers a testament to following your dreams, something every individual should strive for. The novel expresses the importance of being different, and how our differences are what make us unique.

An overall brilliant debut novel certainly worth the read (or a listen, as the audiobook has a brilliant narrator, bringing Welsey's character to life and adding a depth to the novel that just reading off the page doesn't quite grasp).

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Moosedog6

I friggin love this story

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024

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I cannot get over how much I identified with and fell in love with Wes. Tristan and Wes’ story me tocó el corazón. Thank you Anthony Neradau…..

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024

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One of the best M/M YA books I've read. Diverse characters. Nerada has a gift for inner monologues, capturing authentic thoughts of teenagers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Monroe

He was a skater boy He did ballet...

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

He was a skater boy..and he did Ballet…what more can I say?
Author knew what they were doing…this song played in my head the entire time! I will admit it took me a really long time to finish this one. I *almost* DNF because the slow burn was a little too slow, and I felt like I was not getting enough information for the plot. I still wish I had more insight on everyone’s thoughts/feelings, but around 60% in i was committed and I am glad I stuck it out! The ended made my heart happy. I listened to this on audio. I do not think I have heard this narrator before! He was engaging and I enjoyed his voice, he just always sounded so sad (but also this aligns with a moody teen angst)

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