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Think you know what rural America is like? Discover a plurality of perspectives in this enlightening anthology of stories that turns preconceptions on their head.
Gracie sees a chance of fitting in at her South Carolina private school, until a white trash-themed Halloween party has her steering clear of the rich kids. Samuels Tejano family has both stood up to oppression and been a source of it, but now hes ready to own his true sexual identity. A Puerto Rican teen in Utah discovers that being a rodeo queen means embracing her heritage, not shedding it. . . .
For most of Americas history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories, and personal essays, along with anecdotes from the authors real lives, dives deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home. Fifteen extraordinary authorsdiverse in ethnic background, sexual orientation, geographic location, and socioeconomic statusexplore the challenges, beauty, and nuances of growing up in rural America. From a mountain town in New Mexico to the gorges of New York to the arctic tundra of Alaska, youll find yourself visiting parts of this country you might not know existedand meet characters whose lives might be surprisingly similar to your own.
Featuring contributors:
David Bowles
Joseph Bruchac
Veeda Bybee
Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Shae Carys
S. A. Cosby
Rob Costello
Randy DuBurke
David Macinnis Gill
Nasugraq Rainey Hopson
Estelle Laure
Yamile Saied Mdez
Ashley Hope Pez
Tirzah Price
Monica Roe
Author: Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 07/12/2022
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781536226065
Language: English
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