New novel shares a coming-of-age story featuring self-discovery, love and acceptance
A.G. Castillo takes a bold stance against cyberbullying and aims to break down the stereotypes in 'Valiente'
SAN ANTONIO, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A high school athlete must face a mirror of truth that shows him a reflection he must come to terms with before he can move forward in life in A.G. Castillo's new novel "Valiente: Courage and Consequences" (published by Archway Publishing). The coming-of-age story is the first book in an upcoming series with two more forthcoming.
Chente Jimenez, a popular high school athlete, struggles with self-acceptance while coping with the unexpected death of his father and the recent suicide of his best friend. His road to self-discovery hits a bump when he is accidentally outed to his entire high school, leading to malicious cyberbullying. With the support of his loving family and fiercely loyal friends, he boldly embraces his truth.
"'Valiente' is a series that will offer readers an authentic view into the lives of a lower-middle class Latino family who fights hard but loves harder. 'Valiente' will also softly explore a budding and taboo relationship between a high school coach and an athlete. 'Valiente' will also offer a glimpse of the supernatural," Castillo says. He adds, "I hope that my readers will find my writing to be fresh, honest and with a hint of wit."
"Valiente" is available for purchase online at the Archway link above, from Barnes & Noble and on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Valiente-Courage-Consequences-G-Castillo/dp/1665704055.
"Valiente"
By A.G. Castillo
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 344 pages | ISBN 9781665704052
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 344 pages | ISBN 9781665704069
E-Book | 344 pages | ISBN 9781665704076
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
A. G. Castillo was born and raised in a small West Texas town. After graduating from Texas Tech University with a degree in English, Castillo began his career in public education serving as an English teacher, high school basketball coach and principal, and as a superintendent of schools. When he is not traveling the world, Castillo resides in South Texas with his partner, Tim, and their two incorrigible dachshunds Puppy and Penny.
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