"The world is a bit of a mess, but it's not always easy to figure out ways to help. Just in time for the midterm elections, How I Resist is a perfect activism guidebook, featuring essays, stories, songs, and more from celebrities and some of the biggest names in YA. Even in dark times, this anthology promotes hope, showing how individual voices and efforts can truly make a difference. " — Bustle
"Candor and passion radiate from the 30 voices raised in this trenchant and timely compendium of interviews, essays, reflections, illustrations, and poems." — Publisher's Weekly
"[Maureen Johnson] has done an exceptional job calling on different voices to share their wisdom and thoughts on making a difference" — School Library Journal
"This offers plenty of access points for teens looking for advice, catharsis, and/or motivation." — The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Just like their fictional counterparts, YA nonfiction is bursting with fantastic and fresh voices covering important subjects. From captivating memoirs to star author anthologies to graphic memoirs, nonfiction offers loads of discoveries for readers craving a true story. The following recommendations are just the tip of the iceberg…
Anthologies are having more of a moment than ever, giving readers so many more glimpses into both new and favorite authors and bringing a fresh infusion of much-needed representation, rare perspective, and empowerment. Plus, they’re perfect if you can only read in bits and pieces, or if you wanna get the most story for your […]