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YA
Translated by Larissa Helena.
In this translated novel from Brazilian debut author Rocha, three young gay men (two protagonists are eighteen, one is twenty-one) living in contemporary Rio de Janeiro strive to define romance and relationships for themselves in the modern era. Henrique is HIV-positive, and when he reveals his status to Victor after several dates, Victor breaks off the relationship. Victor and Ian meet in a clinic, where they are both waiting to hear the results of their HIV tests. When Victor tests negative but Ian tests positive, Victor puts Ian in contact with the only other person he knows who is living with HIV: Henrique. In alternating narration, this trio navigates awkward conversations, tense doctor's visits, and turbulent family drama while looking for love and connection. This heartfelt novel full of earnest dialogue about everything from coming out to the side effects of HIV drugs is a result of the author's time spent working at a Brazilian foundation that sponsors free HIV medication. While it can often read like a primer on how to live safely with HIV, it will provide welcome insight to readers curious about the subject or experiencing it for the first time. Back matter includes an author's note and an afterword with resources.
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4-6
Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure series.
Illustrated by
Francesca Gambatesa.
Written with Brandi Dougherty. Ever since Great-aunt Donatella moved in, Alfie and Emilia have experienced magical international travels. This time, a taste of Donatella's Brazilian cheese rolls transports them to Rio. The siblings find a friend, eat more Brazilian food, sightsee, and participate in Carnival parades; Alfie gets a heavy-handed lesson about the importance of practice. Line drawings and two removable recipe cards are included.
61 pp.
| Chelsea
| November, 2006
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LibraryISBN 0-7910-8857-X$30.00
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4-6
Global Cities series.
Photographs by
Edward Parker.
Readers are introduced to the history, culture, economy, environment, and challenges faced by this Brazilian city. Each section is dense with facts, reading like an encyclopedia entry, but the "case study" sidebars focusing on specific people or issues provide insider views. Well-captioned photographs, charts, graphs, and maps appear throughout the busy pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.