"Stories by eleven well-known authors touch on a variety of teen experiences, with enough attitude and angst to speak to young adults anywhere. " — School Library JournalFleeing from political violence in Venezuela, Amina and her family have settled in the United States. Sarah, adopted, is desperate to know her Korean birth parents. Adrian’s friends have some spooky — and hilarious — misconceptions about his Romanian origins. Whether their transition is from Mexico to the United States or from Palestine to New Mexico, the characters in this anthology have all ventured far and have faced countless challenges. Each of these stories is unique, and each one has something to say to all of us.
Donald R. Gallo Ordine dei libri
Don Gallo è un editore celebrato, riconosciuto per il suo occhio attento nello scoprire e presentare talenti nella narrativa breve per giovani adulti. Sostiene l'idea che i viaggi e le esperienze inaspettate incontrate lungo il percorso siano fondamentali per trasformare i personaggi. Gallo è stato fondamentale nell'elevare il racconto breve per adolescenti, curando antologie che presentano le migliori voci del genere. Il suo lavoro esplora costantemente i profondi cambiamenti che derivano dalle svolte impreviste della vita e dagli incontri trasformativi.



- 2007
- 1991
The house lights dim. The curtain begins to rise... ...on ten original one-act plays by some of today's best writers of young adult fiction; Some of the plays are funny, some serious; all offer special insights into the problems and triumphs of teenagers;
- 1989
Imagine... Nineteen superb stories by today's best-known authors of young adult novels, coming together to create a window of the mind, a vision illuminating the joys and sorrows of young people. These nineteen splendid stories range from tales of tender romance and the delights of mystery and fantasy to the struggles of death, divorce, and growing up. Here are recollections from the past, stories of today, and visions of the future.