Lucas Rocha books

Lucas Rocha is a Brazilian author known for Where We Go From Here (2018), a YA novel about two HIV-positive teenagers navigating love and identity in Brazil.

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Lucas Rocha is a Brazilian YA author best known for Where We Go From Here, published in 2018. The novel tells the story of two HIV-positive teenagers in Brazil as they fall in love, confront stigma, and try to figure out what their futures look like. It is one of the few YA novels to center HIV-positive characters, and Rocha draws on the Brazilian setting to give the story a specific sense of place.

The book was originally written in Portuguese and later translated for English-speaking audiences. It has been recognized for its honest treatment of a subject that is rarely explored in fiction for younger readers. Rocha’s writing is direct and empathetic, giving both main characters room to be fully realized people rather than just vehicles for a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lucas Rocha written?

Lucas Rocha has written one books in one series.

What was Lucas Rocha's first book?

Lucas Rocha’s first book is Where We Go From Here, published in 2018.

What is Where We Go From Here about?

Where We Go From Here is a YA novel set in Brazil about two teenage boys who are both HIV-positive. The story follows their relationship and individual struggles as they deal with stigma, health challenges, and the ordinary pressures of being young. It was originally published in Portuguese before being translated into English.

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