Whether it is basketball dreams family fiascos first crushes or new neighborhoods this bold
short story collection written by some of the best children s authors including Kwame Alexander
Meg Medina Jacqueline Woodson and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse
Books celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. Will resonate with any kid who's
ever felt different which is to say every kid. Time 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 s world with a
short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez 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 Peña Tim Federle Grace Lin Meg Medina Walter Dean Myers Tim
Tingle Jacqueline Woodson There s plenty of magic in this collection to go around. Booklist
Starred A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries. Kirkus Reviews Starred Inclusive
authentic and eminently readable. School Library Journal Starred Thought provoking and
wide-ranging . . . should not be missed. Publishers Weekly Starred Read more books by these
authors. The Bulletin Starred
