CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
"It's a bold poke in the eye to the censors, and an invigorating addition to the literature. (Fiction. YA)"
In a direct frontal assault on censorship of young-adult literature, Cart (My Father's Scar, 1996, etc.) presents ten short stories that highlight a taboo subject: teenagers coping with sexuality.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 11, 2002
"Young readers will find subject matter they crave, and more. (Fiction. YA)"
Twelve incandescent short stories work as guaranteed attention-getters for older adolescents.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: May 1, 2004
"Honest and valuable. (Fiction. YA)"
A collection of short stories focused on the way teens get caught up in the need to be a part of a couple for identity in today's world.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2007
"None of these stories is strong enough to stand alone; a collection whose raison d'être is ideological should be more inclusive. (Fiction. 13-15)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2008
"Should have enormous appeal. (Anthology. YA)"
The bonbon factor is high in this collection of splendid YA authors writing about the inexhaustible subject of kissing.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 8, 2008
"Teens and older young adults will find themselves here and likely learn a little about that many-splendored emotion. (Fiction. YA)"
Levithan, a YA author and children's-book editor, created 12 of the 14 stories collected here as Valentine's Day presents to family and friends.
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