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Lamar Giles
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Lamar Giles

6 Books

Super Puzzletastic Mysteries: Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers of America

Stuart Gibbs, Peter Lerangis, Chris Grabenstein, Lamar Giles, Bruce Hale

Anthologies Mystery
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The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power

Chloe Gong, Tiffany D. Jackson, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, H.E. Edgmon, Lamar Giles, Alexis Henderson, Adiba Jaigirdar, Naseem Jamnia, Karen Strong, Mark Oshiro

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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The Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park, Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Suma Subramaniam, Rita Williams-Garcia, William Alexander, Ronald Lenard Smith

Anthologies Courage
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Black Boy Joy: 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

Jason Reynolds, Kwame Mbalia, Dean Atta, P. Djèlí Clark, Jay Coles, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Justin A. Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, Julian Winters, Jerry Craft, B.B. Alston

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America

Ibi Zoboi, Dhonielle Clayton, Jason Reynolds, Nic Stone, Kekla Magoon, Rita Williams-Garcia, Tracey Baptiste, Coe Booth, Brandy Colbert, Jay Coles, Justina Ireland, Leah Henderson, Varian Johnson, Tochi Onyebuchi, Liara Tamani, Renée Watson, Lamar Giles

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Cool. Awkward. Black.

Karen Strong, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Danny Lore, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Ciannon Smart, Julian Winters, Ibi Zoboi, Lamar Giles, K Arsenault Rivera, Amerie

Anthologies Diverse Voices
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Short Stories for Young Sleuths from Mystery Writers of America

By: Stuart Gibbs , Peter Lerangis , Chris Grabenstein , Lamar Giles , Bruce Hale
Put your detective skills to the ultimate test with a thrilling collection of twenty brain-bending cases. Bestselling author Chris Grabenstein teams up with the Mystery Writers of America to bring you an interactive reading experience where you are the lead investigator. Instead of just following along, you get the chance to unravel the riddles and crack the cases before the authors reveal the final solutions. You will encounter everything from hapless superheroes and stolen squirrel monkeys to haunted basements and highly suspicious triplets. Each story drops you right into the middle of a hilarious, puzzling, or action-packed crime scene. You will need to pay close attention to the clues, analyze the suspects, and use your sharpest logic to figure out who did it. Featuring stories from beloved authors like Peter Lerangis, Stuart Gibbs, Lauren Magaziner, and Kate Milford, this anthology is packed with twists and turns. Grab your magnifying glass and get ready to solve some of the most entertaining mysteries ever written.
Anthologies Mystery Problem Solving Short Stories
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 378 Pages
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13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power

By: Chloe Gong , Tiffany D. Jackson , Terry J. Benton-Walker , Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé , Kalynn Bayron , Kendare Blake , H.E. Edgmon , Lamar Giles , Alexis Henderson , Adiba Jaigirdar , Naseem Jamnia , Karen Strong , Mark Oshiro
Step into a chilling collection of thirteen terrifying tales where the classic horror rules are finally rewritten. In this groundbreaking anthology, an all-star lineup of acclaimed authors of color flips the script on the genre's most tired trope: this time, the white guy dies first. From a hungry hedge maze and bored rich kids to friendly cannibals and vengeful spirits who refuse to stay buried, these stories deliver fresh, pulse-pounding scares. You will encounter a museum curator with a deadly disdain for historical inaccuracies, an old plantation house desperate for eternal friends, and a mysterious magician's box that holds unimaginable horrors. Blending ancient terrors with modern villains, this collection offers a thrilling mix of slashers, supernatural hauntings, and psychological dread. Perfect for fans of dark fiction and slasher films, these interconnected nightmares provide a brilliant, subversive take on survival. Prepare to venture into dark basements, navigate impossible traps, and confront the monsters lurking in the shadows. This is a masterful horror anthology that will keep you reading late into the night if you can survive the first kill.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Short Stories
13-18 Years 304 Pages
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A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

By: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich , Joseph Bruchac , Lamar Giles , Mike Jung , Hena Khan , Juana Medina , Ellen Oh , R. J. Palacio , Linda Sue Park , Anna Dobbin , Cynthia Leitich Smith , Suma Subramaniam , Rita Williams-Garcia , William Alexander , Ronald Lenard Smith
Jump in Not all heroes wear capes or fly through the sky. Some heroes teach martial arts, talk to ghosts, invent amazing gadgets, or play soccer. They are your sisters, your neighbors, and your friends. They come in every shape and size, but they all share one important mission. They step up and make the world a better place when it counts. Why it pulls you in You will explore thirteen amazing stories written by some of the best voices in children's books today. Each tale introduces a new character facing their own unique challenges. You will see how small acts of bravery and everyday kindness can completely save the day. You do not need superpowers to make a huge difference in your community. What you will discover You will meet characters from all walks of life who find the courage to stand up for what is right. As you read about these everyday champions, you might just realize something powerful. The next great hero could be sitting right beside you. Or maybe, the real hero is already inside of you.
Anthologies Courage Diverse Voices Kindness Short Stories
9-12 Years 274 Pages
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17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

By: Jason Reynolds , Kwame Mbalia , Dean Atta , P. Djèlí Clark , Jay Coles , Lamar Giles , Don P. Hooper , George M. Johnson , Varian Johnson , Suyi Davies Okungbowa , Tochi Onyebuchi , Julian Randall , Justin A. Reynolds , DaVaun Sanders , Julian Winters , Jerry Craft , B.B. Alston
What does joy look like to you? Maybe it is picking out the absolute perfect outfit for your first day of school. Maybe it is flying down the sidewalk on your skateboard like nobody is watching, or finding your voice and your rhymes when times get tough. It could even be saving the entire universe in an epic intergalactic race! Discover all these moments and more in a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems that celebrate the incredible power of happiness and the everyday wonders of growing up. Brought to you by seventeen acclaimed authors, this uplifting book is packed with heavy doses of happiness, humor, and heart. Whether you are exploring new worlds, navigating friendships, or just figuring out who you are, these stories will make you smile, laugh, and feel completely unstoppable. Jump into a celebration of boyhood that proves joy is always within your reach.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Emotions Friendship Short Stories
9-12 Years 321 Pages
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Stories of Being Young & Black in America

By: Ibi Zoboi , Dhonielle Clayton , Jason Reynolds , Nic Stone , Kekla Magoon , Rita Williams-Garcia , Tracey Baptiste , Coe Booth , Brandy Colbert , Jay Coles , Justina Ireland , Leah Henderson , Varian Johnson , Tochi Onyebuchi , Liara Tamani , Renée Watson , Lamar Giles
There is no single right way to be yourself, and this amazing collection of stories proves exactly that. You are invited to explore the lives of different kids from all across America, each experiencing their own unique journey of growing up Black. From sisters trying to get along at a summer camp in the woods to best friends hanging out and laughing on their walk home from the local pool, every story feels real and close to home. You will meet characters living in big bustling cities and quiet country towns. Some are navigating the confusing feelings of a first crush, while others are discovering what it means to stand up for their own identities. These brilliant tales capture the everyday joys, tough moments, and strong family bonds that make each character's life so special. Written by an all-star lineup of incredible authors, this book is a celebration of friendship, courage, and being exactly who you are. It is a wonderful reminder that your story is important, powerful, and more than enough.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Family Friendship Short Stories
9-12 Years 416 Pages
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By: Karen Strong , Kalynn Bayron , Terry J. Benton , Roseanne A. Brown , Elise Bryant , Tracy Deonn , Desiree S. Evans , Isaac Fitzsimons , Jordan Ifueko , Leah Johnson , Amanda Joy , Danny Lore , Kwame Mbalia , Tochi Onyebuchi , Ciannon Smart , Julian Winters , Ibi Zoboi , Lamar Giles , K Arsenault Rivera , Amerie
Step into a dynamic collection of stories that completely redefines what it means to be a geek. In this multi-genre anthology, some of today's most celebrated Black authors bring you into worlds where imagination knows no bounds. You will meet a girl who searches the skies for UFOs, a boy who might have finally stumbled upon his Prince Charming, an aspiring performer dreaming of the lead role in her school musical, and a misunderstood magician grappling with powers she cannot fully control. Whether you are drawn to contemporary romance, historical fiction, sweeping fantasy, or mind-bending sci-fi, these eclectic tales offer something for every kind of reader. Each story centers exclusively on Black characters, celebrating the many facets of Blackness and geekiness in both our real world and beautifully imagined universes. It is a life-affirming journey that challenges old stereotypes and invites you to embrace exactly who you are. Discover the magic, the awkwardness, and the undeniable coolness of being a geek.
Anthologies Diverse Voices Fiction Short Stories
13-18 Years 337 Pages
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