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
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
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Children's Middle Grade Books
Category: Audiobooks | Children's Middle Grade Books
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Planet Earth Is Blue
Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen
Poison in the Colony
Shine!
What Is the Story of The Wizard of Oz?
Awesome Dog 5000 vs. Mayor Bossypants (Book 2)
Pippi Longstocking
Shoot-Out
All the Greys on Greene Street
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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