by Thomas Gryta
First published 2017
This collection presents twenty short stories written by high school students from across America. Each piece emerged from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's inaugural Spark a Story writing competition, which drew submissions from teenage writers nationwide. HMH editors selected these stories following the editorial approach used in the publisher's Best American series. The anthology showcases diverse voices and perspectives from young writers who view storytelling as a potential lifelong pursuit. These emerging authors tackle varied themes and subjects, demonstrating the creative range found among today's teenage writers. The collection celebrates both the educational mission and literary standards that define HMH as both a learning company and publishing house.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, anthologies, coming-of-age, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: emerging-authors, found-family
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
176 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books