Flying Lessons & Other Stories - 9781101934593

Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection?ritten by some of the best children? authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books?elebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different?hich is to say, every kid." ?ime 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 girl? world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Su?ez 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?, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson ?here? plenty of magic in this collection to go around.??ooklist, Starred ? natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.??irkus Reviews, Starred ?nclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.??chool Library Journal, Starred ?hought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.?Publishers Weekly, Starred ?ead more books by these authors.??he 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