Activism and Hope for a New Generation
Collected by
Maureen Johnson
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With
Libba Bray, Malinda Lo, Junauda Petrus, Jodi Picoult, Rebecca Roanhorse, Dana Schwartz, Jonny Sun, Sabaa Tahir, Jennifer Weiner, Kate Linnea Welsh, Jacqueline Woodson, John Paul Brammer, Carolyn Dewitt, Lauren Duca, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Alex Gino, K.C. Green, Hebh Jamal, Dylan Marron, Justin Mikita, Javier Muñoz, Rosie O'Donnell, Jason Reynolds, Jeffrey Rowland, Karuna Riazi, Maya Rupert, Dan Sinker, Ali Stroker, Shaina Taub, and Daniel J. Watts
Finding your voice in a complex world can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. Dive into a powerful collection of essays, interviews, and art designed to spark hope and ignite action. Edited by leading young adult voices, this comprehensive anthology brings together a diverse group of creators who share their personal experiences and strategies for making a difference.
Whether you are passionate about community organizing, searching for ways to support your peers, or simply looking for inspiration to stand up for what you believe in, these pages offer guidance. The contributors offer perspectives that are sometimes funny, often deeply personal, and always instructive.
Explore the many forms that resistance can take, from everyday acts of kindness to larger political movements. This collection serves as both a roadmap and a supportive companion for young adults ready to navigate modern challenges and shape a better future.
225 Pages
17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood
What does joy look like to you? Maybe it is picking out the absolute perfect outfit for your first day of school. Maybe it is flying down the sidewalk on your skateboard like nobody is watching, or finding your voice and your rhymes when times get tough. It could even be saving the entire universe in an epic intergalactic race! Discover all these moments and more in a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems that celebrate the incredible power of happiness and the everyday wonders of growing up. Brought to you by seventeen acclaimed authors, this uplifting book is packed with heavy doses of happiness, humor, and heart. Whether you are exploring new worlds, navigating friendships, or just figuring out who you are, these stories will make you smile, laugh, and feel completely unstoppable. Jump into a celebration of boyhood that proves joy is always within your reach.
321 Pages
Stories of Being Young & Black in America
There is no single right way to be yourself, and this amazing collection of stories proves exactly that. You are invited to explore the lives of different kids from all across America, each experiencing their own unique journey of growing up Black. From sisters trying to get along at a summer camp in the woods to best friends hanging out and laughing on their walk home from the local pool, every story feels real and close to home.
You will meet characters living in big bustling cities and quiet country towns. Some are navigating the confusing feelings of a first crush, while others are discovering what it means to stand up for their own identities. These brilliant tales capture the everyday joys, tough moments, and strong family bonds that make each character's life so special.
Written by an all-star lineup of incredible authors, this book is a celebration of friendship, courage, and being exactly who you are. It is a wonderful reminder that your story is important, powerful, and more than enough.
416 Pages
