Flying Lessons Other Stories Author:Ellen Oh (Editor) Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold anthology—written by the best children’s authors—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. — — In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de... more » la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt. This impressive group of authors has earned among them every major award in children’s publishing and popularity as New York Times bestsellers. From these distinguished authors come ten distinct and vibrant stories.
The difficult path / Grace Lin --
Sol painting, Inc. / Meg Medina --
Secret Samantha / Tim Federle --
The beans and rice chronicles of Isaiah Dunn / Kelly J. Baptist --
Choctaw Bigfoot, midnight in the mountains / Tim Tingle --
Main street / Jacqueline Woodson --
Flying lessons / Soman Chainani --
Seventy-six dollars and forty-nine cents / Kwame Alexander --
Sometimes a dream needs a push / Walter Dean Myers« less