Rosa by Any Other Name

Set in 1955 Phoenix, Rosa by Any Other Name follows Rosa, a light-skinned Mexican American girl living a double life as a 'two-faced imposter' at her all-white high school, where she hides her identity while navigating the rigid racial lines of Jim Crow-era America. When tragedy strikes someone she loves, Rosa must summon the courage to tell the truth, even as doing so threatens to expose the secrets she has carefully built her life around. Hailey Alcaraz's powerful reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, told from outside the central romance, is an excellent choice for older students because it explores racial passing, identity, and the lasting impact of community violence with depth, nuance, and emotional honesty.

Publishing Details

Author : Hailey Alcaraz

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 416

Size: 5.5 x 8.3 inches

Year Published: 2026

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 9th-12th

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction

Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month, Identity, Social Issues, About POC, Romance