Jennifer Baker

“A delight and highly recommended.” —Booklist “Showcases the truth and fullness of people of color.” —Book Riot In the tradition of Best American Short Stories comes Everyday People: The Color of Life, a dazzling collection of contemporary short fiction. Everyday People is a thoughtfully curated anthology of short stories that presents new and renowned work by established and emerging writers of color. It illustrates the dynamics of character and culture that reflect familial strife, political conflict, and personal turmoil through an array of stories that reveal the depth of the human experience. Representing a wide range of styles, themes, and perspectives, these selected stories depict moments that linger—crossroads to be navigated, relationships, epiphanies, and times of doubt, loss, and discovery. A celebration of writing and expression, Everyday People brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. The contributors are an eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, including Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, and Brandon Taylor. Some of the proceeds from the sale of Everyday People will benefit the Rhode Island Writers Colony, a nonprofit organization founded by the late Brook Stephenson that provides space for speculation, production, and experimentation by writers of color.

The Color of Life--a Short Story Anthology

Everyday People

In this near-future searing indictment of the juvenile justice system, one incarcerated teen weighs what she is willing to endure for forgiveness. All it took was one night and one bad decision for fifteen-year-old Violetta Chen-Samuels' life to go off the rails. After driving drunk and causing the accident that kills her little sister, Violetta is incarcerated. As a juvenile offender, her fate is in the hands of those she's wronged--her family. With their forgiveness, she could go home. But without it? Well... Denied their forgiveness, Violetta is now left with two options, neither good--remain in juvenile detention for an uncertain sentence or participate in the Trials, potentially regaining her freedom and what she wants most of all, her family's love. But the Trials are no easy feat and in the quest to prove her remorse, Violetta is forced to confront not only her family's pain, but her own--and the question of whether their forgiveness is more important than forgiving herself.

Forgive Me Not

The Beginning of Everything Else

Dawson's Creek

When Tai abruptly moves back to Brooklyn, Cher and Dionne follow her to New York and attempt to bring her back, while coping with a city that has a decidedly different fashion sense from their native California.

A Novel

Cher Negotiates New York

From the moment they start dating, Arianne and Andy are inseparable--whether going to swim practice, dancing at the senior prom, or picking out which college they'll attend together. They're best friends and true loves. It's no wonder even death cannot part them.

Eternally Yours

F. H. Cornish

Based on the Television Series "Dawson's Creek" ; [with Audio CD]

A modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" finds Bonnie Oliviera in the cliff mansion of Peter Crowley, an enchanted beast-boy who must gain another's love before his magic rose dies. Original.

A Novel Based on Beauty and the Beast

The Rose

In this near-future searing indictment of the juvenile justice system, one incarcerated teen weighs what she is willing to endure for forgiveness. All it took was one night and one bad decision for fifteen-year-old Violetta Chen-Samuels’ life to go off the rails. After driving drunk and causing the accident that kills her little sister, Violetta is incarcerated. As a juvenile offender, her fate is in the hands of those she’s wronged—her family. With their forgiveness, she could go home. But without it? Well… Denied their forgiveness, Violetta is now left with two options, neither good—remain in juvenile detention for an uncertain sentence or participate in the Trials, potentially regaining her freedom and what she wants most of all, her family’s love. But the Trials are no easy feat and in the quest to prove her remorse, Violetta is forced to confront not only her family’s pain, but her own—and the question of whether their forgiveness is more important than forgiving herself.

La bine si la rau

Kevin Williamson

Chronicles Dawson's coming of age and his long friendship with Joey, a girl from a vastly different background.

Calm Before the Storm

A contemporary retelling of "Cinderella" finds high school junior Ella at the mercy of a rich and cold-hearted stepmother after the death of her father, until intervention by a fairy godmother helps her discover true love. Original.

Once Upon a Dream

At Midnight

Nikki plots revenge against Suzanne, who landed the starring role in the school play and lured away Nikki's boyfriend, and Deb, refusing to take sides, searches for her birth mother with the help of handsome Ian. Original.

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