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A Universe of Wishes

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Read by Vikas Adam, N’Jameh Camara, Frankie Corzo, Kevin R. Free, Kyla Garcia, Deepti Gupta, Michael Crouch, Guy Lockard, Nikki Massoud, Anthony Lee Medina, Ali Nasser, Anthony Rey Perez, Shayna Small and Nancy Wu
Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

Read by Vikas Adam, N’Jameh Camara, Frankie Corzo, Kevin R. Free, Kyla Garcia, Deepti Gupta, Michael Crouch, Guy Lockard, Nikki Massoud, Anthony Lee Medina, Ali Nasser, Anthony Rey Perez, Shayna Small and Nancy Wu
Edited by Dhonielle Clayton

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    About A Universe of Wishes

    From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes a young adult fantasy short story collection featuring some of the best own-voices children’s authors, including New York Times bestselling authors Libba Bray (The Diviners), V. E. Schwab (A Darker Shade of Magic), Natalie C. Parker (Seafire), and many more. Edited by Dhonielle Clayton (The Belles).

    In the fourth collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning and celebrated diverse authors deliver stories about a princess without need of a prince, a monster long misunderstood, memories that vanish with a spell, and voices that refuse to stay silent in the face of injustice. This powerful and inclusive collection contains a universe of wishes for a braver and more beautiful world.

    AUTHORS INCLUDE: Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, Nic Stone

    About A Universe of Wishes

    From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.

    Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…
     
    A princess has no need for a prince. 
    Memories vanish with the cast of a spell. 
    Dazzling ballgowns hide dark secrets.
    The fight continues to create a realm where everyone can belong.
    And the universe is yours for the taking.
     
    In collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning, diverse authors created this powerful anthology of young adult stories about forbidden love, broken promises, and monsters long misunderstood.
     
    This stunning collection includes writing from Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, and Nic Stone whose voices ring out in the wish for a braver and more beautiful universe.
     

    About A Universe of Wishes

    From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.

    Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…
     
    A princess has no need for a prince. 
    Memories vanish with the cast of a spell. 
    Dazzling ballgowns hide dark secrets.
    The fight continues to create a realm where everyone can belong.
    And the universe is yours for the taking.
     
    In collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning, diverse authors created this powerful anthology of young adult stories about forbidden love, broken promises, and monsters long misunderstood.
     
    This stunning collection includes writing from Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, and Nic Stone whose voices ring out in the wish for a braver and more beautiful universe.
     

    About A Universe of Wishes

    From the organization We Need Diverse Books and Dhonielle Clayton, the co-author of Blackout, comes a fantasy collection of short stories from a list of diverse, award-winning, and bestselling authors. This critically acclaimed young adult anthology welcomes every voice to lead, empower, and take command of their universe.

    Close your eyes, make a wish, and step into a world where…
     
    A princess has no need for a prince. 
    Memories vanish with the cast of a spell. 
    Dazzling ballgowns hide dark secrets.
    The fight continues to create a realm where everyone can belong.
    And the universe is yours for the taking.
     
    In collaboration with We Need Diverse Books, fifteen award-winning, diverse authors created this powerful anthology of young adult stories about forbidden love, broken promises, and monsters long misunderstood.
     
    This stunning collection includes writing from Samira Ahmed, Jenni Balch, Libba Bray, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Kwame Mbalia, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tochi Onyebuchi, Mark Oshiro, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Roanhorse, V. E. Schwab, Tara Sim, and Nic Stone whose voices ring out in the wish for a braver and more beautiful universe.
     

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    About Dhonielle Clayton

    Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series and New York Times bestseller The Belles and its sequel The Everlasting Rose. She grew up in the Washington, DC suburbs… More about Dhonielle Clayton

    About Dhonielle Clayton

    Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series and New York Times bestseller The Belles and its sequel The Everlasting Rose. She grew up in the Washington, DC suburbs… More about Dhonielle Clayton

    About Dhonielle Clayton

    Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series and New York Times bestseller The Belles and its sequel The Everlasting Rose. She grew up in the Washington, DC suburbs… More about Dhonielle Clayton

    About Dhonielle Clayton

    Dhonielle Clayton is COO of We Need Diverse Books. She is the co-author of the Tiny Pretty Things series and New York Times bestseller The Belles and its sequel The Everlasting Rose. She grew up in the Washington, DC suburbs… More about Dhonielle Clayton

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Ember
    Jan 04, 2022 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781984896230

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $21.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Dec 08, 2020 | 416 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9781984896216

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
    Dec 08, 2020 | 416 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9781984896223

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Audiobooks | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Audiobook Download | $27.50
    Published by Listening Library
    Dec 08, 2020 | 662 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780593345726
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    Praise

    “This anthology resonates in its thorough enrichment of the canon.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

    “A noteworthy collection brimming with empowering tales that confirm all readers deserve to have their stories told.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

    “A refreshing anthology depicting worlds where everyone can belong.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “The diversity represented in these stories is exceptional, and many readers who may have thus far been unable to find themselves in the pages of speculative fiction will see themselves here…. A strong choice for all collections serving teens.” —SLJ

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