- Shortlisted for the CLA YA Book of the Year Award
- One of OLA's Ten Best YA Books of 2006
Reviews
14 short stories for teens, all about sexual awakening, questioning, and anticipation. From an author best known for early children’s picture books this may seem surprising. However, I think that of the short story collections for teens that I’ve read this year, this might be my favourite. It feels current. It is not too depressing. There’s a good mix of stories and we get many aspects of human sexuality covered. There are stories about the first time, forbidden love, teen pregnancy, fears of imminent death, not being ready, being ready, heterosexual love, gay and lesbian love...
With its eye-catching cover design and intriguing title, Kathy Stinson’s new collection of short stories exudes promise… and it delivers! Within its pages, readers encounter snapshots of contemporary teens who are wrestling with hard truths, making profound discoveries...