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Teen Short-Story Collections with Romantic Themes (page 2)


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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)"
Peters portrays a variety—but an inadequate one—of queer teenage girls. Read full book review >
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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. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 11, 2002
edited by Cathy Young

"Young readers will find subject matter they crave, and more. (Fiction. YA)"
Twelve incandescent short stories work as guaranteed attention-getters for older adolescents. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
edited by Michael Cart

"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. Read full book review >