ABOUT THIS BOOK

Sex. It’s on the minds of every teenager, whether they’re having it, not having it, talking about it, or just thinking about it. In this powerful collection, 11 acclaimed writers for young people capture the various expressions of desire–from first crushes to first times, and all of the charged emotions in between. Here, a sleek new teammate becomes more than a friend; a hopeful date feels his evening unravel; a pale boy delivers a sweet but terrible kiss; a wise girl discovers the real rules about love.

Jennifer Armstrong, Sarah Dessen, Emma Donoghue, Nancy Garden, Angela Johnson, Victor Martinez, Norma Fox Mazer, Rachel Vail, Rich Wallace, Ellen Wittlinger, and Jacqueline Woodson have crafted original stories that are as complex and provocative as desire itself. Because anything can happen in one hot second.


REVIEWS

“Incandescent short stories work as guaranteed attention-getters. Simply put, these are stunners. Deep, bold, and tender, they touch the reality of adolescence. Readers will find subject matter they crave and more.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This first-rate collection . . . should be a sure hit for teens who like love stories or short stories.”—VOYA, Starred

“Powerful and rewarding. . . . The strength of this collection is in its broad literary expanse and the inclusion of so many notable YA authors. . . . Readers will feel an affinity with real teens discovering their self-worth within the sphere of the high school dating scene.”—School Library Journal

“Reveals the speculation, confusion, and difficulties of teenage sexuality in pivotal moments and vivid details. . . . This will attract both eager and reluctant readers.”—Booklist


From the Paperback edition.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cathy Young is the creator of Favorite Teenage Angstbooks (www.grouchy.com/angst).


AWARDS

WINNER 2003 - Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List