Cool. Awkward. Black.
$46.80
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
24 February 2023
Summary
Real or imaginary, geekdom is where it’s at in this multi-genre YA anthology that celebrates “the geek,” with stories by some of today’s top bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors.
Contributors include Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K. Arsenault Rivera, Julian Winters, and Ibi Z…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593525098 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593525094 |
| Author: | Karen Strong |
| Publisher: | Penguin USA |
| Imprint: | Viking Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 24 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 437g |
| Dimensions: | 217mm x 148mm x 28mm |
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Praise for Cool. Awkward. Black.:
* “The collection…moves beyond representation to inspiration, serving as a touchstone for young readers and writers to build on creatively. The intentional blending the rules of genre fiction magnifies the idea of authorship—your story, your rules, societal expectations be damned.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
“This energetic compilation of narratives is a beautiful tribute to and for young people who often find themselves on the margins of their social settings…A fearless and satisfying collection of expansive stories.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Utilizing varying literary genres…the creators deftly interrogate issues of racism, homophobia and transphobia, and intimate partner violence, and depict everyday joys and pains of varied Black experiences.” –Publishers Weekly
“Reading [this anthology] feels like a mystery box where every story is the most coveted prize. [A] necessary purchase.” –School Library Journal
About The Author
Karen Strong
Karen Strong is a lifelong technology and science geek and the author of the critically acclaimed middle grade novels Just South of Home and Eden’s Everdark. She has also written short fiction for Star Wars and other award-winning anthologies. A graduate of the University of Georgia, Karen lives in Atlanta.
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