Editor Donald R. Gallo is a recipient of the ALAN Award for Outstanding Contributions to Young Adult Literature and the editor of several short story anthologies for teens, including the highly praised DESTINATION UNEXPECTED. The American Library Association includes his anthology SIXTEEN among the 100 Best Books for Young Adults.
Newly transplanted teens will find the voices represented in this
collection far more relevant than those echoing forth from the
huddled masses of Ellis Island, and the American-born readers will
gain insight from the palpable depictions.
—Booklist
The short-story format and multinational focus make this a boon for
second-culture classrooms; the frank and edgy honesty makes for a
timely read for others directly familiar with such experiences, and
for those welcoming (or not) second-culture peers into their
lives.
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The
This book will easily make its way into ESL classes and will
provide a bridge for American youth trying to understand students
from other countries.
—Voice of Youth Advocates
Covering a wide range of cultural and economical backgrounds, these
stories by 11 well-known authors touch on a variety of teen
experiences, with enough attitude and heartfelt angst to speak to
young adults anywhere.
—School Library Journal
Newly transplanted teens will find the voices represented in this
collection far more relevant than those echoing forth from the
huddled masses of Ellis Island, and the American-born readers will
gain insight from the palpable depictions.
-Booklist
The short-story format and multinational focus make this a boon for
second-culture classrooms; the frank and edgy honesty makes for a
timely read for others directly familiar with such experiences, and
for those welcoming (or not) second-culture peers into their
lives.
-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, The
This book will easily make its way into ESL classes and will
provide a bridge for American youth trying to understand students
from other countries.
-Voice of Youth Advocates
Covering a wide range of cultural and economical backgrounds, these
stories by 11 well-known authors touch on a variety of teen
experiences, with enough attitude and heartfelt angst to speak to
young adults anywhere.
-School Library Journal
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