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SJPL Picks: YA Short Stories

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It seems like everything comes in trilogies these days. Don't get us wrong- we love a great series- but sometimes instead of a full literary meal you just want a story snack...an amuse-cerveau, if you will. If you prefer your brain-bites in a smaller serving size, why not try one of these story sample platters, more traditionally known as a short story collection? Each entry on this list is a short story anthology, usually on a unifying theme or genre. Selected and curated by SJPL Librarians.

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The Black Girl Survives in This One

The Black Girl Survives in This One

Horror Stories

Book - 2024

"A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive." "A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive." Show less

"A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive." "A collection of fiften horror stories centering on Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, face down death, and survive." Show less

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The Collectors

The Collectors

Stories

Book - 2023

"An anthology of ten stories by young adult authors about surprising and unusual collections." "An anthology of ten stories by young adult authors about surprising and unusual collections." Show less

"An anthology of ten stories by young adult authors about surprising and unusual collections." "An anthology of ten stories by young adult authors about surprising and unusual collections." Show less

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The Grimoire of Grave Fates

The Grimoire of Grave Fates

Book - 2023

"Told from more than a dozen alternating viewpoints, this spellbinding collection of stories follows eighteen students at the Galileo Academy for the...Show more "Told from more than a dozen alternating viewpoints, this spellbinding collection of stories follows eighteen students at the Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary as they each try to solve the murder of a professor, discovering that magic doesn't always play by the rules." Show less

"Told from more than a dozen alternating viewpoints, this spellbinding collection of stories follows eighteen students at the Galileo Academy for the...Show more "Told from more than a dozen alternating viewpoints, this spellbinding collection of stories follows eighteen students at the Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary as they each try to solve the murder of a professor, discovering that magic doesn't always play by the rules." Show less

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Ab(solutely) Normal

Ab(solutely) Normal

Short Stories That Smash Mental Health Stereotypes

Book - 2023

"Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction. " "Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction. " Show less

"Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction. " "Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction. " Show less

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First-year Orientation

First-year Orientation

Book - 2023

"Sixteen acclaimed authors--including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress--join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college." "Sixteen acclaimed authors--including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress--join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college." Show less

"Sixteen acclaimed authors--including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress--join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college." "Sixteen acclaimed authors--including a National Book Award nominee, a New York Times best-selling novelist, and a beloved actress--join forces for a cross-genre YA anthology of linked short stories about the first days of college." Show less

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Study Break

Study Break

11 College Tales From Orientation to Graduation

Book - 2023

"This collection of interconnected contemporary YA short stories, written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity." "This collection of interconnected contemporary YA short stories, written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity." Show less

"This collection of interconnected contemporary YA short stories, written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity." "This collection of interconnected contemporary YA short stories, written by Gen Z authors, explores different parts of "the college experience," from questioning your major to questioning your identity." Show less

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Cool. Awkward. Black

Cool. Awkward. Black

by Strong, Karen (EDT)/ Fitzsimons, Isaac/ Giles, Lamar/ Ifueko, Jordan/ Johnson, Leah

Book - 2023

"Featuring exclusively Black characters, this multi-genre story collection--drawing from contemporary, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, magical and reali...Show more "Featuring exclusively Black characters, this multi-genre story collection--drawing from contemporary, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, magical and realistic--celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness, both in the real world and those imagined." Show less

"Featuring exclusively Black characters, this multi-genre story collection--drawing from contemporary, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, magical and reali...Show more "Featuring exclusively Black characters, this multi-genre story collection--drawing from contemporary, historical, fantasy, sci-fi, magical and realistic--celebrates and redefines the many facets of Blackness and geekiness, both in the real world and those imagined." Show less

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Three Kisses, One Midnight

Three Kisses, One Midnight

A Novel

by Chokshi, Roshani

Book - 2022

"Told in interconnected stories, three witchy best friends brew a love potion on Halloween that is said to produce a love that will last forever as long as it is sealed by true love's kiss before the stoke of midnight." "Told in interconnected stories, three witchy best friends brew a love potion on Halloween that is said to produce a love that will last forever as long as it is sealed by true love's kiss before the stoke of midnight." Show less

"Told in interconnected stories, three witchy best friends brew a love potion on Halloween that is said to produce a love that will last forever as long as it is sealed by true love's kiss before the stoke of midnight." "Told in interconnected stories, three witchy best friends brew a love potion on Halloween that is said to produce a love that will last forever as long as it is sealed by true love's kiss before the stoke of midnight." Show less

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Eternally Yours

Eternally Yours

Book - 2022

"Presents a collection of fifteen paranormal romance short stories. Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons, the paranormal is full of unusual bein...Show more "Presents a collection of fifteen paranormal romance short stories. Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons, the paranormal is full of unusual beings. The stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love." Show less

"Presents a collection of fifteen paranormal romance short stories. Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons, the paranormal is full of unusual bein...Show more "Presents a collection of fifteen paranormal romance short stories. Vampires and merpeople, angels and demons, the paranormal is full of unusual beings. The stories in this anthology imagine worlds where the only thing more powerful than the supernatural, is love." Show less

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Tasting Light

Tasting Light

Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire your Perceptions

Book - 2022

"In a society where the modification industry has transformed how humans look, sound, and interact, a nonbinary teen braves the "reinvention&quo...Show more "In a society where the modification industry has transformed how humans look, sound, and interact, a nonbinary teen braves the "reinvention" room to accept a gift from the dead. In an accidental city in space, a young apprentice holds neighborhoods together with braided carbon filaments, until distraction and inspiration arrive in the wake of a visitor. Entitlement-fueled drug use alters the landscape of white privilege, a robot remembers the earth, and corporate "walkers" stroll for unknown subscribers--until one hacks the system." Show less

"In a society where the modification industry has transformed how humans look, sound, and interact, a nonbinary teen braves the "reinvention&quo...Show more "In a society where the modification industry has transformed how humans look, sound, and interact, a nonbinary teen braves the "reinvention" room to accept a gift from the dead. In an accidental city in space, a young apprentice holds neighborhoods together with braided carbon filaments, until distraction and inspiration arrive in the wake of a visitor. Entitlement-fueled drug use alters the landscape of white privilege, a robot remembers the earth, and corporate "walkers" stroll for unknown subscribers--until one hacks the system." Show less

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Blackout

Blackout

Book - 2022

"Six . . . authors bring the . . . warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of . . . stories that shine a bright light through the dark." "Six . . . authors bring the . . . warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of . . . stories that shine a bright light through the dark." Show less

"Six . . . authors bring the . . . warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of . . . stories that shine a bright light through the dark." "Six . . . authors bring the . . . warmth and electricity of Black teen love to this interlinked novel of . . . stories that shine a bright light through the dark." Show less

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High Spirits

High Spirits

Short Stories on Dominican Diaspora

by Gomera-Tavarez, Camille

Book - 2022

"This collection of 11 interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora explore machismo, mental health and identity by following one extended family across multiple generations." -- Novelist. "This collection of 11 interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora explore machismo, mental health and identity by following one extended family across multiple generations." -- Novelist. Show less

"This collection of 11 interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora explore machismo, mental health and identity by following one extended family across multiple generations." -- Novelist. "This collection of 11 interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora explore machismo, mental health and identity by following one extended family across multiple generations." -- Novelist. Show less

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Reclaim the Stars

Reclaim the Stars

17 Tales Across Realms & Space

Book - 2022

"Proving that stories are truly universal, this brilliant collection that features contributions from best-selling and acclaimed authors, as well as ...Show more "Proving that stories are truly universal, this brilliant collection that features contributions from best-selling and acclaimed authors, as well as two new voices, takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world." -- Novelist. Show less

"Proving that stories are truly universal, this brilliant collection that features contributions from best-selling and acclaimed authors, as well as ...Show more "Proving that stories are truly universal, this brilliant collection that features contributions from best-selling and acclaimed authors, as well as two new voices, takes the Latin American diaspora to places fantastical and out of this world." -- Novelist. Show less

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Fools in Love

Fools in Love

Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales

Book - 2021

"A diverse, inclusive young adult anthology featuring 15 short stories that re-imagine or subvert popular romance and rom-com tropes by some of the biggest names in YA." "A diverse, inclusive young adult anthology featuring 15 short stories that re-imagine or subvert popular romance and rom-com tropes by some of the biggest names in YA." Show less

"A diverse, inclusive young adult anthology featuring 15 short stories that re-imagine or subvert popular romance and rom-com tropes by some of the biggest names in YA." "A diverse, inclusive young adult anthology featuring 15 short stories that re-imagine or subvert popular romance and rom-com tropes by some of the biggest names in YA." Show less

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Every Body Shines

Every Body Shines

Sixteen Stories About Living Fabulously Fat

Book - 2021

"Sixteen stories celebrating fat teens with bodies of many shapes and from many communities, cultures, races, genders, and orientations in contemporary settings as well as fictional worlds." "Sixteen stories celebrating fat teens with bodies of many shapes and from many communities, cultures, races, genders, and orientations in contemporary settings as well as fictional worlds." Show less

"Sixteen stories celebrating fat teens with bodies of many shapes and from many communities, cultures, races, genders, and orientations in contemporary settings as well as fictional worlds." "Sixteen stories celebrating fat teens with bodies of many shapes and from many communities, cultures, races, genders, and orientations in contemporary settings as well as fictional worlds." Show less

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Up All Night

Up All Night

13 Stories Between Sunset and Sunrise

Book - 2021

"A collection of thirteen short stories by young adult authors, all revolving around the theme of staying up late into the night." "A collection of thirteen short stories by young adult authors, all revolving around the theme of staying up late into the night." Show less

"A collection of thirteen short stories by young adult authors, all revolving around the theme of staying up late into the night." "A collection of thirteen short stories by young adult authors, all revolving around the theme of staying up late into the night." Show less

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Living Beyond Borders

Living Beyond Borders

Growing up Mexican in America

Book - 2021

"An anthology of short stories, essays, poetry, and comics about the Mexican American experience." "An anthology of short stories, essays, poetry, and comics about the Mexican American experience." Show less

"An anthology of short stories, essays, poetry, and comics about the Mexican American experience." "An anthology of short stories, essays, poetry, and comics about the Mexican American experience." Show less

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Battle of the Bands

Battle of the Bands

Book - 2021

"This collection of 16 stories, told in the harmonic blend of first- and third-person narrative voices, takes on a memorable high school rite of passage: the battle of the bands." -- Novelist. "This collection of 16 stories, told in the harmonic blend of first- and third-person narrative voices, takes on a memorable high school rite of passage: the battle of the bands." -- Novelist. Show less

"This collection of 16 stories, told in the harmonic blend of first- and third-person narrative voices, takes on a memorable high school rite of passage: the battle of the bands." -- Novelist. "This collection of 16 stories, told in the harmonic blend of first- and third-person narrative voices, takes on a memorable high school rite of passage: the battle of the bands." -- Novelist. Show less

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Tales From the Hinterland

Tales From the Hinterland

by Albert, Melissa

Book - 2021

"Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives." -- Novelist. "Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives." -- Novelist. Show less

"Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives." -- Novelist. "Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives." -- Novelist. Show less

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Together, Apart

Together, Apart

Book - 2020

"A collection of short stories set during life in lockdown includes a tale of a girl with a mask-making business and her potentially famous crush, and the story of a connection sparked with the help of two balcony herb gardens." "A collection of short stories set during life in lockdown includes a tale of a girl with a mask-making business and her potentially famous crush, and the story of a connection sparked with the help of two balcony herb gardens." Show less

"A collection of short stories set during life in lockdown includes a tale of a girl with a mask-making business and her potentially famous crush, and the story of a connection sparked with the help of two balcony herb gardens." "A collection of short stories set during life in lockdown includes a tale of a girl with a mask-making business and her potentially famous crush, and the story of a connection sparked with the help of two balcony herb gardens." Show less

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Rural Voices

Rural Voices

15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-town America

Book - 2020

"For most of America's history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array ...Show more "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, 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. " Show less

"For most of America's history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array ...Show more "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, 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. " Show less

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Vampires Never Get Old

Vampires Never Get Old

Tales With Fresh Bite

by Córdova, Zoraida

Book - 2020

"Eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices! In this delicious new collection, you'll find stories about lurking vampires...Show more "Eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices! In this delicious new collection, you'll find stories about lurking vampires of social media, rebellious vampires hungry for more than just blood, eager vampires coming out--and going out for their first kill--and other bold, breathtaking, dangerous, dreamy, eerie, iconic, powerful creatures of the night." Show less

"Eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices! In this delicious new collection, you'll find stories about lurking vampires...Show more "Eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices! In this delicious new collection, you'll find stories about lurking vampires of social media, rebellious vampires hungry for more than just blood, eager vampires coming out--and going out for their first kill--and other bold, breathtaking, dangerous, dreamy, eerie, iconic, powerful creatures of the night." Show less

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A Universe of Wishes

A Universe of Wishes

A We Need Diverse Books Fantasy Anthology

Book - 2020

"This collection of speculative fiction featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and characters of color includes contributions by Libba Bray, V.E. Schwab, Kwame Mbalia, Nic Stone, and others." -- School Library Journal. "This collection of speculative fiction featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and characters of color includes contributions by Libba Bray, V.E. Schwab, Kwame Mbalia, Nic Stone, and others." -- School Library Journal. Show less

"This collection of speculative fiction featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and characters of color includes contributions by Libba Bray, V.E. Schwab, Kwame Mbalia, Nic Stone, and others." -- School Library Journal. "This collection of speculative fiction featuring LGBTQIA+ protagonists and characters of color includes contributions by Libba Bray, V.E. Schwab, Kwame Mbalia, Nic Stone, and others." -- School Library Journal. Show less

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Come on in

Come on in

15 Stories About Immigration and Finding Home

Book - 2020

"This book illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home, and to find home." -- Novelist. "This book illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home, and to find home." -- Novelist. Show less

"This book illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home, and to find home." -- Novelist. "This book illuminates fifteen of the myriad facets of the immigrant experience, from authors who have been shaped by the journeys they and their families have taken from home, and to find home." -- Novelist. Show less

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Foreshadow

Foreshadow

Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA

Book - 2020

"Featured in print for the first time, the thirteen stories anthologized here were originally released via the buzzed-about online platform Foreshado...Show more "Featured in print for the first time, the thirteen stories anthologized here were originally released via the buzzed-about online platform Foreshadow. Ranging from contemporary romance to mind-bending fantasy, the Foreshadow stories showcase underrepresented voices and highlight the beauty and power of YA fiction. Each piece is selected and introduced by a YA luminary, among them Gayle Forman, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jason Reynolds, and Sabaa Tahir. What makes these memorable stories tick? What sparked them? How do authors build a world or refine a voice or weave in that deliciously creepy atmosphere to bring their writing to the next level? Addressing these questions and many more are essays and discussions on craft and process by Nova Ren Suma and Emily X. R. Pan." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

"Featured in print for the first time, the thirteen stories anthologized here were originally released via the buzzed-about online platform Foreshado...Show more "Featured in print for the first time, the thirteen stories anthologized here were originally released via the buzzed-about online platform Foreshadow. Ranging from contemporary romance to mind-bending fantasy, the Foreshadow stories showcase underrepresented voices and highlight the beauty and power of YA fiction. Each piece is selected and introduced by a YA luminary, among them Gayle Forman, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jason Reynolds, and Sabaa Tahir. What makes these memorable stories tick? What sparked them? How do authors build a world or refine a voice or weave in that deliciously creepy atmosphere to bring their writing to the next level? Addressing these questions and many more are essays and discussions on craft and process by Nova Ren Suma and Emily X. R. Pan." -- Goodreads.com. Show less

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