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Foreshadow stories to celebrate the magic of reading and writing YA

Presents an anthology of thirteen short stories by contemporary young adult authors, ranging from fantasy to the experience of Mexican Americans living in border cities. Each story is followed by an author's note, commentary by one of the editors on such topics as voice, imagery, and mood, and some,...

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Other Authors: Pan, Emily X. R. (Editor), Suma, Nova Ren (Editor)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Chapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Young Readers, 2020.
Edition:First edition.
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Short stories > Young adult.
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Summary:Presents an anthology of thirteen short stories by contemporary young adult authors, ranging from fantasy to the experience of Mexican Americans living in border cities. Each story is followed by an author's note, commentary by one of the editors on such topics as voice, imagery, and mood, and some, with story prompts.
Physical Description:xiii, 333 pages ; 23 cm
Audience:Ages ages 12 and up.
Grades 7-9.
ISBN:9781643750798
1643750798
Author Notes:Editors Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma take a closer look at technique following each story, highlighting one striking aspect of its craft, from characterization to world-building to suspension of disbelief and more. Threaded among the stories and essays are writing prompts using the techniques presented, interviews with authors about their inspirations, and QAs about the revision process. This collection is perfect for readers of YA, those who want to deepen their appreciation of the art and craft of stories, and writers of YA fiction.

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