The Insiders

Ever feel like you just don't belong? What if you found a magical closet that could transport you to a secret room where you could finally be yourself? Discover a world where friendship can conquer bullies and you have the power to create your own safe space. Follow Héctor Muñoz, a gay Latinx boy who feels invisible at his new school. You'll learn how he and his new friends, the Insiders, use their magical sanctuary to stand up for what's right. This is your guide to finding courage, celebrating who you are, and realizing you're never truly alone.

Mark Oshiro is the award-winning author of multiple books for young adults and middle grade readers, celebrated for centering queer and BIPOC characters in hopeful, speculative stories. As a gay Latinx person who grew up feeling like an outsider, Oshiro writes the books they needed as a child. Their work, including the acclaimed novel The Insiders, creates worlds where marginalized kids can find community, magic, and a powerful sense of belonging, inspiring a new generation of readers to see themselves as heroes.