False Face by Galarza, Josh
False Face by Galarza, Josh

False Face

"A tour de force." --SLJ, starred review From National Book Award Finalist Josh Galarza comes a moving...
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Author: Josh Galarza
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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False Face by Galarza, Josh

False Face

$25.18
False Face by Galarza, Josh

False Face

$25.18
Author: Josh Galarza
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

"A tour de force." --SLJ, starred review

From National Book Award Finalist Josh Galarza comes a moving new young adult novel full of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance.

Rusty is positive Todd with two D's is a figment of his troubled mind. That's the only explanation for why he breaks into musical numbers and lurks in the school bleachers to stare unabashedly at Burt, the cutest guy in school. But when Todd's antics go a little too far, Rusty quickly finds himself in a dangerous situation. Little does Rusty know, the boy he's head over heels for just might be the one to save his life.

By day, Burt Espinoza is the only out kid in school who's ever maintained his social status. But by night, he is a real hero: a secret agent rescuing vulnerable queer kids in danger. His handlers (also his adoptive moms) are concerned he's pushing himself too hard to be the man he thinks he needs to be. Now Burt has to prove that he's ready for his biggest mission yet: saving the only boy he's ever hurt.

Raw, surreal, and timely, this novel is perfect for fans of Rex Ogle and Randy Ribay.

Author: Josh Galarza
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 10/20/2026
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.32h x 5.70w x 1.42d
ISBN: 9781250424266
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2026 pg. 99
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2026
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2026
Booklist 09/01/2026

About the Author
Josh Galarza is the author of The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky, a National Book Award finalist. After a career in Montessori education, he earned a BA in English and BFA in art from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he later taught printmaking and a MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University. Josh now lives in his beloved northern Nevada, where dreams can (and do!) come true.
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