Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

About this book

Now a major motion picture starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria! A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Dive into the award-winning, internationally renowned book that is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) and distills lyrical truths about family and friendship—featuring images from the film! Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and

Where this book is assigned

• Pura Belpré Author Award

  • recommended·9th gradesource: Pura Belpré Author Award winners (American Library Association), via Wikipedia — 2013 Belpré Author Award
  • recommended·10th gradesource: Pura Belpré Author Award winners (American Library Association), via Wikipedia — 2013 Belpré Author Award
  • recommended·11th gradesource: Pura Belpré Author Award winners (American Library Association), via Wikipedia — 2013 Belpré Author Award
  • recommended·12th gradesource: Pura Belpré Author Award winners (American Library Association), via Wikipedia — 2013 Belpré Author Award

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Common questions

What grade level is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?

It takes about 7 hours to read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (384 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 420 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe appears on reading lists for Pura Belpré Author Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe banned in schools?

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.