| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
336 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Note |
Written by adoptees for adoptees, this anthology of 15 powerful, poignant and evocative stories in a variety of genres reflects the complexity, breadth and depth of the adoptee experience. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-336) and filmography (page 335). |
| Contents |
Cora and Benji's great escape / by Mariama J. Lockington -- The start of ruin by Meredith Ireland -- How slow the snow is falling / by Mark Oshiro -- Shawl dance / by Susan Harness -- White people / by Matthew Salesses -- Haunt me, then / by Meme Collier -- Love is not enought / by Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom -- Oreo / by Shannon Gibney -- Truffles (or don't worry, the dog will be fine) / by Eric Smith -- Catch / by Nicole Chung -- Almost close enough / by Stefany Valentine -- Sexy / by Jenny Heijun Wills -- Deadwood / by Kelley Baker -- Glide / by Lisa Nopachai -- The dream dealer's audition / by Sun Yung Shin. |
| Summary |
"A groundbreaking and must-read young adult fiction anthology written by adoptees of all backgrounds, for adoptees, that inclusively represents diverse experiences of youth adoptees..." |
| Subject |
Adoption -- Juvenile fiction.
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Adoptees -- Juvenile fiction.
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Adoption -- Fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Domestic fiction.
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Psychological fiction.
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Short stories.
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Young adult fiction.
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| Added Author |
Gibney, Shannon, editor, author.
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Chung, Nicole, editor, author.
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| ISBN |
9780063144408 (hardcover) |
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0063144409 (hardcover) |
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