The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles)

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Seventeen, fashion-obsessed, and gay, Abby Ives has always been content playing the sidekick in other people's lives. While her friends and sister have plunged headfirst into the world of dating and romances, Abby's been happy to focus on her plus-size style blog and her dreams of taking the fashion industry…

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2 authors picked The Summer of Jordi Perez (And the Best Burger in Los Angeles) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kayla Cagan

Author

Spalding’s book is such a fun read! It focuses on white blog writer and fashionista, Abby, who also happens to be plus-sized and wins the opportunity of a lifetime at her favorite local boutique. It’s there that she meets fellow intern and photographer Jordi Perez, a Latinx teen who makes that Los Angeles summer so much more romantic, creative, and sweeter. Add in Abby’s surprising bro-bestie Jax for some hamburger adventures and be prepared to swoon (and get hungry!) all around. It’s a great story of love and art, art and love, and how two creative spirits learn to intertwine…

From Kayla's list on on art, creativity and chasing your dreams.

Kris Dinnison

Author

As a person who has always struggled to find clothes I felt good in, the idea of Abby, with her plus size fashion blog and her fashion-industry aspirations give me hope. I love the queer love story and the way the author allows Abby to unapologetically enjoy her physicality, through intimacy, clothing, food, and whatever else she might choose. The way Abby steps out of the shadows and into the center of her own story feels authentic and full of heart.

From Kris' list on YA with fabulous plus-size heroines.