Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collectionโwritten by some of the best childrenโs authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Booksโcelebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.
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"Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt differentโwhich is to say, every kid."ย โTime
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Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girlโs world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suรกrez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all.
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AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peรฑa, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson
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โThereโs plenty of magic in this collection to go around.โย โBooklist,ย Starred
โA natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.โย โKirkus Reviews,ย Starred
โInclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.โย โSchool Library Journal,ย Starred
โThought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.โโPublishers Weekly,ย Starredย
โRead more books by these authors.โย โThe Bulletin,ย Starred
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