“You meet people who forget you. You forget people you meet. But sometimes you meet those people you can't forget. Those are your friends.” - Unknown. Mexican Whiteboy by Matt de la Pena is about a boy named Danny who went to Mexico for the summer. When all of a sudden, an unexpected fight goes when playing a game of baseball with someone he just met. That particular someone doesn’t realize it’s an accident and the conflict begins. This outstanding novel consists of a loyal character, interwoven conflicts, and a unique theme which makes it great for a mature audience that likes baseball. Danny strives to fit in while he’s in Mexico for the summer since he’s half Mexican and half white. He and his cousin went out to play ball at the tobacco-infested
