The Education of Margot Sanchez

A coming-of-age story set in the South Bronx, this debut novel explores themes of class, race, and finding one's place in the world. After overspending on her father's credit card, Margot Sanchez is forced to work at her family's struggling grocery store to pay off her debt. As she tries to maintain her prestige prep school image, Margot resorts to lying, cheating, and stealing. But her invitation to an exclusive beach party could be the key to her escape. Will family drama and a handsome neighborhood boy stand in her way?