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Instead, theyre getting involved in their local elections.
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Encouraged by her parents, Maya begrudgingly joins the campaign to fill her free time for the summer.
As the summer progresses, the election heats up.
So does Jamie and Mayas relationship.
Daniel Dens Photography; Courtesy Becky Abertalli
The pair begin to realize they may be invested in more than just the campaign.
(Memes get a lot of play here.)
Its not just GIF-sharing and text back-and-forths that Albertalli and Saeed nail, though.
Yes No Maybe Sodoesnt shy away from exploring its characters experiences of anti-Semitism and xenophobia.
But Jamie and Maya maintain unshakeable hope that real change begins with them.
The heart ofYes No Maybe Sois its humanity.
Albertalli and Saeeds writing shines when focusing on the sparks of Jamie and Mayas blossoming romance.
