Flying Lessons & Other Stories - 9781101934593

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collectionùwritten by some of the best childrenÆs authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Booksùcelebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt differentùwhich is to say, every kid." ùTime 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 girlÆs world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Sußrez 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. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Pe±a, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson ôThereÆs plenty of magic in this collection to go around.ö ùBooklist, Starred ôA natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.ö ùKirkus Reviews, Starred ôInclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.ö ùSchool Library Journal, Starred ôThought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.öùPublishers Weekly, Starred ôRead more books by these authors.ö ùThe Bulletin, Starred

• | Author: Ellen Oh
• | Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
• | Publication Date: Jan 03, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 240 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Juvenile Fiction
• | ISBN-10: 110193459X
• | ISBN-13: 9781101934593