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Short Story Collections - The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

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Book Synopsis: From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more.Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you.
AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam
“As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post Read more

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Introducing "The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology" - a captivating middle-grade short-story collection that will take you on a thrilling and heartwarming journey of bravery. From the masterminds behind the bestselling "Flying Lessons & Other Stories," this anthology brings together an extraordinary lineup of own-voices children's authors. Brace yourself to be amazed by the likes of R. J. Palacio, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Linda Sue Park as they transport you into the world of heroes beyond imagination.

Whether a hero is a martial arts teacher igniting courage or a ghost communicator uncovering hidden mysteries, this anthology presents heroes from all walks of life. These heroes could be your next-door neighbors, your classmates, even your best friends. Together, they demonstrate that heroes are not limited to caped crusaders but are everyday individuals making the world a better place.

In collaboration with the esteemed We Need Diverse Books organization, this vibrant anthology showcases the talent of thirteen acclaimed authors who shed light on the power of compassion and small acts of kindness. Each story is like a brilliant light illuminating how heroes can emerge from unexpected places. So open your heart and lend an ear, because a hero could be right by your side. Perhaps, you might even discover the hero within yourself.

Don't miss out on this essential collection that The Washington Post hails as a triumph in amplifying diverse American voices. Join us on an unforgettable journey as we celebrate the heroes next door and inspire future acts of bravery. Get your copy of "The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology" today and be enchanted by the magic of possibility!

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