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The Hero Next Door

A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Read by Various
Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Read by Various
Edited by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

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Jan 05, 2021 | ISBN 9780525646334 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Hero Next Door

    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

    About The Hero Next Door

    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

    About The Hero Next Door

    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

    About The Hero Next Door

    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


    Audiobook Table of Contents:
    FOREWORD by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, read by Adenrele Ojo
    MINNOWS AND ZOMBIES by Rita Williams-Garcia, read by Caitlin Gold
    ONE WISH by Ronald L. Smith, read by Dominic Hoffman
    THE ASSIST by Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, read by Kirby Heyborne
    HOME by Hena Khan, read by Erin Cahill
    ELLISON’S CORNUCOPIA: A LOGAN COUNTY STORY by Lamar Giles, read by Kristen Ariza
    RESCUE by Suma Subramaniam, read by Renee Dorian
    THE SAVE by Joseph Bruchac, read by Chris Browning
    LOS ABUELOS, TWO BRIGHT MINDS by Juana Medina, read by Laura Ortiz
    THROWN by Mike Jung, read by Maxwell Glick
    A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND by Cynthia Leitich Smith, read by Taylor Meskimen
    EVERLY’S OTHERWORLDLY DILEMMA by Ellen Oh, read by Dylan Moore
    REINA MADRID by Suma Subramaniam, read by Frankie Corzo
    GO FISH by William Alexander, read by Mike Chamberlain

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    About Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of 8th Grade Superzero, It Doesn’t Take a Genius, the nonfiction books Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow and Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, and the upcoming Mae… More about Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    About Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of 8th Grade Superzero, It Doesn’t Take a Genius, the nonfiction books Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow and Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, and the upcoming Mae… More about Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    About Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of 8th Grade Superzero, It Doesn’t Take a Genius, the nonfiction books Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow and Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, and the upcoming Mae… More about Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    About Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of 8th Grade Superzero, It Doesn’t Take a Genius, the nonfiction books Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow and Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, and the upcoming Mae… More about Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jan 05, 2021 | 272 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525646334

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jul 30, 2019 | 272 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525646303

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Jul 30, 2019 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525646327

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jul 30, 2019 | 374 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984884671

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    Praise

    “A stellar collection that, in celebrating heroes, helps readers find the universal in the specific.” —Kirkus Reviews starred review 

    “A great anthology with a message of spreading kindness and hope.” –School Library Journal

    “There is a story here for everyone.” –Booklist

    “These accomplished stories triumphantly redefine the meaning of the word hero.” –Publishers Weekly

    “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


    Praise for Flying Lessons & Other Stories:

    An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick!
    A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year!
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!
    A New York Public Library’s Best Books for Kids Selection
    !A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year Selection!

    FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!

    “Should not be missed.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

    “Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review

    “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist, Starred Review

    “Universal themes.” —Kirkus, Starred Review

    “A glittering cast of writers.” —The Bulletin, Starred Review

    “Will resonate with any kid who’s ever felt different—which is to say, every kid.” —Time 

    “An unusually strong collection.” —The Horn Book 

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