About
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is the beloved cult classic about family, friendship and first love, from award-winning author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. This lyrical novel will enrapture readers of John Green, Love, Simon and Call Me by Your Name.
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison.
Dante is a know-it-all who has a unique perspective on life.
When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they develop 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 the universe, themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
This incredibly moving and powerful Printz Honor Book follows two teen boys learning to open themselves up to love, despite the world being against them.
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison.
Dante is a know-it-all who has a unique perspective on life.
When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they develop 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 the universe, themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
This incredibly moving and powerful Printz Honor Book follows two teen boys learning to open themselves up to love, despite the world being against them.
Publication
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2012), Edition: Reprint, 376 pages
Series
Awards
Lambda Literary Award (Finalist — 2013)
Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award (Nominee — 2015)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Young Adult — 2015)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2016)
Stonewall Book Award (Winner — 2013)
Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2015)
Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award (Nominee — 2016)
Florida Teens Read Award (Nominee — 2015)
The Flume: NH Teen Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — 2015)
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award (Finalist — Finalist — 2013)
NCSLMA Battle of the Books (High School — 2019)
Printz Award (Honor — 2013)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2014)
Westchester Fiction Award (Winner — 2013)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — High School — 2015)
Américas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature (Commended Title — 2013)
ALA Rainbow Book List (Selection — 2013)
Pura Belpré Award (Winner — 2013)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Top Ten — 2013)
CCBC Choices (2013)
Notable Children's Book (2013)
Project LIT Book Selection (Young Adult — 2020)