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Randy Ribay

    Randy Ribay crafts contemporary YA novels that delve into profound themes while maintaining an engaging style. His works explore complex interpersonal relationships and the personal journeys of his characters. Ribay's distinct voice in young adult literature offers readers stories that are both thought-provoking and memorable. His approach to writing is informed by his experiences as a high school English teacher, allowing him to create narratives with authenticity and depth.

    An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes
    After the Shot Drops
    Patron saints of nothing
    Everything We Never Had
    • Everything We Never Had

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring the complexities of identity and masculinity, this novel spans from the 1930s to the present, chronicling the lives of four generations of Filipino American boys. The narrative delves into the intricacies of father-son relationships, highlighting the struggles and growth experienced across time. Each character's journey reflects the broader cultural and personal challenges faced by Filipino Americans, making it a poignant exploration of heritage and self-discovery.

      Everything We Never Had
    • Patron saints of nothing

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.2(16290)Add rating

      When Jay Reguero hears of his cousin Jun's death, everything changes. Although years have passed since they were last in contact, the stories about Jun just don't fit with the boy Jay knew. Hoping to uncover the truth, Jay travels to Jun's home in the Philippines - but the shocking realities of life there lead to even more questions. Can Jay find the answers he seeks?

      Patron saints of nothing
    • After the Shot Drops

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.1(42)Add rating

      A powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family in the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers.

      After the Shot Drops
    • An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.6(445)Add rating

      Four friends from wildly different backgrounds have bonded over Dungeons & Dragons since the sixth grade. Now they're facing senior year and a major shift in their own universes. They must face a test of friendship where the stakes are more than just a roll of the dice--they are life and death.

      An Infinite Number of Parallel Universes