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Learn moreThink 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. Samuel's Tejano family has both stood up to oppression and been a source of it, but now he's 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 America's history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array of short stories, poetry, and personal essays, along with anecdotes from the authors' real lives, dives deep into the complexity of rural America and the people who call it home. Fifteen extraordinary authors—diverse in ethnic background, sexual orientation, geographic location, and socioeconomic status—explore 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, you'll find yourself visiting parts of this country you might not know existed—and meet characters whose lives might be surprisingly similar to your own.
-An NPR Best Book of the Year
-A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
-A Texas TAYSHAS 2022 reading list selection
-YALSA #BFYA2022 Nominee
-Winner of 2 Nautilus Awards (Best Mid-Grade Fiction and Best Overall Mid-Grade & YA)
-A Junior Library Guild selection
-A Country Living magazine Front Porch Book Club Book of the Month
A graduate of Vermont College of Fine Art's MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults program, Nora Shalaway Carpenter is the author of the award-winning YA contemporary novel The Edge of Anything. She is also the contributing editor of the acclaimed Rural Voices, named an NPR Best Book of 2020.
Diana Blue received her BFA in drama from Hofstra University and her MA in theater education from Emerson College. She is a classically trained actor, choreographer, and voice performer who resides in Connecticut. She has lent her voice to many promos, commercials, and TV voice-overs. Additionally, she is passionate in her work as a K-12 theater educator and director.
Emmanuel Chumaceiro is a first generation Cuban-American and classically trained opera singer who has lent his rich baritone voice to stage productions throughout the Tri-state area, in addition to audiobooks and voice-over projects. He appeared in the US premiere of New Guidelines for Peaceful Times at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, and the world opera premieres of Ulysses at Symphony Space and Gulliver's Travels at American Opera Project.