ABOUT THIS BOOK

Teenagers who have entered this new millennium with visions of what their lives will be like in years to come will be intrigued by these 10 imaginative stories collected and edited by author and editor Donald R. Gallo. Award-winning authors explore a different decade of the 20th century through the eyes of teens with concerns and emotions similar to those of young adults today.

Gallo’s introduction to each piece will give readers a sense of the many technological advances, as well as the political and cultural changes, that came with each new decade and story. How did young adults cope with so much change, so many opportunities? The stories will inspire teenagers as they experience changes in their own daily lives.


REVIEWS

"The stories are smoothly connected and insightfully introduced by succinct historic prefaces, giving readers new ways to explore their heritage." — Publishers Weekly, Starred

"In Gallo’s new thematic anthology, 10 of today’s best YA writers contribute clever, captivating short stories that span the twentieth century and run the gamut of historical perspectives and tones." — Booklist


AWARDS

WINNER 2001 - Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
WINNER 2000 - Maine Student Book Master List