Latino-American author
Aiden Thomas is a Latino American author of young adult novels, best known for the book "Cemetery Boys" which was a "New York Times" bestseller and won numerous awards, including best of the year recognition from the American Library Association, "Publishers Weekly", Barnes &amp; Noble, NPR and "School Library Journal".
Personal life.
Thomas was born in Oakland, California, and received a MFA in creative writing from Mills College. They live in Portland.
Thomas is transgender and uses he/they pronouns.
Books.
"Cemetery Boys".
"Cemetery Boys" was published on September 1, 2020, by Swoon Reads. It tells the story of Yadriel, who is queer, transgender, Latino and a brujo. Unfortunately, his family does not recognize him as a man, which has serious effects on his abilities.
The book was named a best seller by "The" "New York Times" and "IndieBound", and received starred reviews from "Publishers Weekly" and "Booklist".
"Lost in the Never Woods".
"Lost in the Never Woods" was published on March 23, 2021, by Swoon Reads. It is a retelling of "Peter Pan". The book, as well as the audiobook, received a starred review from "Booklist".
"The Sunbearer Trials" duology.
In November 2021, Thomas announced the release of their next book, "The Sunbearer Trials", a Mexican-inspired fantasy. The book was published on September 6, 2022 by Feiwel &amp; Friends. It received starred reviews from "Booklist" and "Publishers Weekly."
In November 2023, Thomas announced the finale in this series, "Celestial Monsters". The book was published on September 3, 2024 by Feiwel &amp; Friends. It received starred reviews from "Booklist" and "Kirkus Reviews".
"Just Max".
In October 2021, Thomas announced the acquisition of "Just Max", a contemporary YA novel about a trans boy going to college and navigating all the new experiences that includes. Release is set for Winter 2024.
Awards and honors.
"Cemetery Boys" is a Junior Library Guild book. It was a "New York Times" and Indiebound bestseller, and "Publishers Weekly", NPR, and Barnes &amp; Noble named it one of the best books of 2020. "School Library Journal" included the audiobook on their list of the top ten audiobooks of 2020, the American Library Association (ALA) included it on their 2020 list of the top ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. The following year, the ALA included it in the top ten on their Best Fiction for Young Adults list, ALA Rainbow Book List, and Teens' Top Ten list.
In 2023, the ALA included "The Sunbearer Trials" on their list of the Best Fiction for Young Adults and their Rainbow List.
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