Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- 7-12
- Genre
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2012
Word Count 65,500
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 380L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.9
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 149873, 8 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Spanish
- Subject Headings
- Young Adult Fiction | Family | General
- Homosexuality
- Homosexuality--Fiction
- Coming of age--Fiction
- Young Adult Fiction | LGBTQ
- Mexican-Americans--Fiction
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- Friendship--Fiction
- Coming of age
- Friendship
- Mexican-Americans
- Young Adult Fiction
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Benjamin Alire Sáenz about Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Teaching Latin America through Literature
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Book Readings 1
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Awards & Distinctions 14
![Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/4.jpg.pagespeed.ce.Y0zxzF3nD9.jpg)
Pura Belpré Awards, 1996-2023
Author Winner, 2013
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Américas Award, 1993-2023
Commended, 2013
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Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, 2009-2023
Finalist, 2013
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Rainbow List: Top Ten LGBTQ Books for Children and Teens, 2011-2023
Commended, 2013
![Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2023](https://www.teachingbooks.net/images/awards/74.png.pagespeed.ce.NeIRp__0sW.png)
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2023
Winner, 2013
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ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2013
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Michael L. Printz Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2013
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CCBC Choices
Selection, 2013
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Best Fiction for Young Adults, 2011-2023
Top 10 Selection, 2013
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SLJ Best Books of the Year, 2010 - 2022
Selection, 2012
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Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Young Adult Selection, 2012
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