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Star Wars From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi
Del Rey/Random House
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Celebrate the lasting impact of Return of the Jedi with this exciting reimagining of the timeless Star Wars film featuring new perspectives from forty contributors.
On May 25, 1983, Star Wars cemented its legacy as the greatest movie franchise of all time with the release of Return of the Jedi. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from Return of the Jedi through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists:
• Olivie Blake provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Emperor Palpatine.
• Saladin Ahmed recounts the tragic history of the rancor trainer.
• Charlie Jane Anders explores the life and times of the Sarlacc.
• Fran Wilde reveals Mon Mothma’s secret mission to save the Rebel Alliance.
• Mary Kenney chronicles Wicket the Ewok’s quest for one quiet day on the forest moon of Endor.
• Anakin Skywalker becomes one with the Force in a gripping tale by Mike Chen.
Plus more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from:
Tom Angleberger, Kristin Baver, Akemi Dawn Bowman, Emma Mieko Candon, Olivia Chadha, Gloria Chao, Adam Christopher, Paul Crilley, Amal El-Mohtar, M. K. England, Jason Fry, Adam Lance Garcia, Lamar Giles, Max Gladstone, Thea Guanzon, Ali Hazelwood, Patricia A. Jackson, Alex Jennings, Jarrett Krosoczka, Sarah Kuhn, Danny Lore, Sarah Glenn Marsh, Kwame Mbalia, Marieke Nijkamp, Danielle Paige, Laura Pohl, K. Arsenault Rivera, Dana Schwartz, Tara Sim, Phil Szostak, Suzanne Walker, Hannah Whitten, Sean Williams, Alyssa Wong
FIRST-YEAR ORIENTATION
Candlewick
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Edited by Lauren Gibaldi and Eric Smith
With stories by Adi Alsaid, Anna Birch, Bryan Bliss, Gloria Chao, Jennifer Chen, Olivia A. Cole, Dana L. Davis, Kristina Forest, Lauren Gibaldi, Kathleen Glasgow, Sam Maggs, Farah Naz Rishi, Lance Rubin, Aminah Mae Safi, Eric Smith, Phil Stamper
Sixteen acclaimed authors—including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress—join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college.
Jilly cannot believe her parents keep showing up at all of her orientation events. (Except, yes, she can totally believe that.) Isaac wants to be known as someone other than the kid who does magic and has an emotional support bunny. Lilly is stuck working at the college bookstore during orientation (but maybe new friends are closer than they appear). Hira, meanwhile, just wants to retire from ghost hunting once and for all, but a spirit in the library’s romance section has other ideas. For their sophomore effort, the contributing editors behind the critically acclaimed Battle of the Bands admit us to opening day at a fictional college, with a collection that makes an ideal high school graduation gift or “summer-before” read. This colorful array of stories spans genres and moods—from humorous to heartfelt to ghostly—tackling with sensitivity, humor, and warmth what it feels like to take those first shaky steps into adulthood.
PRAISE FOR First-Year Orientation
“Jilly wants distance from her overprotective Chinese immigrant parents and nerdy high school persona in Gloria Chao’s poignant story “Oyster,” but her parents keep showing up at every orientation event. Charming. . . The stories explore the push and pull of moving into a new, more independent life stage with humor and compassion, and they portray a wide range of experiences and identities. . . There’s an effortlessness to the representation, with fully fleshed-out characters grappling with their sense of self that isn’t defined by identity politics. . . . By turns realist and surrealist, funny and tender, these stories have something for any teen starting to think about college and will leave them with the reassurance that there’s plenty of magic ahead.”
―Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, Starred Review
“The authors, many of them well-known YA names, including Gloria Chao, Adi Alsaid, and Kathleen Glasgow, each write about a different protagonist, deftly exploring deeper themes such as missing home, worrying about fitting in, finding friends, and remaking oneself. The stories showcase authentic feelings and generally end on a positive note, which is comforting for readers anxious about starting college. The stories are cleverly interlinked, with characters making cameos in other stories or experiencing different sides of the same events”
―Kirkus Reviews
GAME ON
Viking/Penguin
Edited by Laura Silverman
With stories by Gloria Chao, Sona Charaipotra, Kiki Chatzopoulou, Katie Cotugno, Isaac Fitzsimons, Kathleen Glasgow, Shaun David Hutchinson, Kimberley Jones & Gilly Segal, Amanda Joy, Yamile Mendez, Anna Meriano, Nina Moreno, Kayla Whaley, Francesca Zappia
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A charming and inclusive YA anthology all about games—from athletic sports to Dungeons and Dragons to truth or dare—from editor Laura Silverman and an all-star cast of contributors.
From the slightly fantastical to the utterly real, light and sweet romance to tales tinged with horror and thrills, Game On is an anthology that spans genre and style. But beneath each story is a loving ode to competition and games perfect for anyone who has ever played a sport or a board game, picked up a video game controller, or rolled a twenty-sided die.
A manhunt game is interrupted by a town disappearing beneath the players’ eyes. A puzzle-filled scavenger hunt emboldens one college freshman to be brave with the boy she’s crushing on. A series of summer nights full of card games leads a boy to fall for a boy who he knows is taken. And a spin the bottle game that could end a life-long friendship.
Fifteen stories, and fifteen unforgettable experiences that may inspire readers to start up that old game of Dungeons and Dragons again.
PRAISE FOR GAME ON
“Games of many sorts lead to triumph, tragedy, angst, joy, hookups, and breakups for teens in tales set both on and off the playing field…Readers will find this collection fresh, thought-provoking, and wise in the ways of adolescent coming-of-age…likely to broaden anyone’s notion of what winning is all about.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Game On is a love letter to games and competition. Whether you’re a fan of sports, board or video games, chances are there is at least one story in Game On will bring out your inner champion. With inclusive narratives and diverse characters, this anthology is a fun addition to any bookshelf!”
—The Nerd Daily
“These stories have heart—a competitive heart—and collectively remind readers that, just like in life, how you play the game matters.”
—Booklist Online
FOOLS IN LOVE
Running Press Kids/Hachette
Edited by Rebecca Podos and Ashley Herring Blake
With stories by Gloria Chao, Rebecca Barrow, Mason Deaver, Sara Farizan, Malinda Lo, Lilliam Rivera, Natasha Ngan, Hannah Moskowitz, Claire Kann, Laura Silverman, Amy Spalding, Rebecca Kim Wells, Julian Winters
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Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections.
These are the tropes that romance is made from. Then add in powerful flora, a superhero and his nemesis, a fantastical sled race through snow-capped mountains, a golf tournament, the wrong ride-share, and even the end of the world. This collection of genre-bending and original stories shows how love always finds a way — whether at a family party or transcending space and time.
Join fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular themes in the romance genre that are sure to steal your heart.
PRAISE FOR FOOLS IN LOVE
“With nonbinary protagonists and an overall strong LGBTQ+ representation, this anthology gives all readers hope that love is out there for everyone.”
―Booklist
“From meet-cutes to frenemies to long-gestating feelings, this anthology offers a pleasurable assortment of love connections. Delightful, romantic fun.”
―Kirkus Reviews
“Fun and frothy, this is a candy box of romantic stories boasting joyful, satisfying conclusions.”
—Publishers Weekly
BUZZ FOR FOOLS IN LOVE
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