Sia dreams of taking to the stage and sharing her music with the world. But, trapped in a hostile school environment, she can barely lift her eyes from the floor. The insults—“seal,” “whale,” “cow”—are repeated daily, and among those who harass her is even her own boyfriend.
When Tania, a new classmate, arrives at the school, everything begins to change. With her, Sia will discover that she has the right to defend her voice, her dreams, and her body.
You and me against the world is the new LGTBIQ+ youth novel by David Pallás Gozalo, author of The PlumasA brave story about bullying, body diversity, bisexual discovery, and the transformative power of music and friendship.
Author's biography
David Pallás Gozalo (Zaragoza, 1984) has worked as an educator for over 13 years, combining his professional work with his other passions: music (violin and piano), illustration, theater, and writing. For years, he has been active in LGBTQ+ activism and giving talks on bullying and LGBTQ+ phobia in schools and on social media. He created an educational dossier for addressing these topics in the classroom and with families. He has published the LGBTQ+-themed graphic novel Los Príncipes Morados (The Purple Princes) and written the script for the web series Despedidas (Farewells).
