This years book for Nevada County Reads and writes is   a love story and legal drama that received five starred reviews and multiple honors, it is the book  ” Marcelo in the Real World” by Francisco X. Stork. Nevada County Librarian Jessica Hudson says the book is suitable for ages 14 and older.  The main character, Marcelo Sandoval  is a high school student with  an autism-like impairment,  and he’s always attended a special school where his differences have been protected.
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Then in his Junior Year , his father demands that Marcelo work in his law firms mail room in order to experience “the real world.”
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Nevada County Reads and Writes, this year, also includes a writing competition for High School students with awards from $75 to $200 dollars.   Hudson says the author, Francisco X Stork, will be coming to Nevada County.
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All public events for Nevada County Reads and Writes this year  are on Fridays at 7p.m. All events are free.