Everyday People - by Jennifer Baker (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This gorgeously wrought anthology represents a wide range of styles, themes, and perspectives on a variety of topics. The carefully selected stories depict moments that linger--moments of doubt, crossroads to be chosen, relationships, epiphanies, moments of loss and moments of discovery. A celebration of writing and expression, Everyday People brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. An eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, the contributors include: Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Junot Dâiaz, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, Brandon Taylor"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A delight and highly recommended." --</b><b><i>Booklist</i></b> <p/> <b>"Showcases the truth and fullness of people of color." --<i>Book Riot</i></b> <p/> <b>In the tradition of<i> Best American Short Stories</i> comes<i> Everyday People: The Color of Life</i>, a dazzling collection of contemporary short fiction.</b> <p/><i>Everyday People </i>is a thoughtfully curated anthology of short stories that presents new and renowned work by established and emerging writers of color. It illustrates the dynamics of character and culture that reflect familial strife, political conflict, and personal turmoil through an array of stories that reveal the depth of the human experience. <p/> Representing a wide range of styles, themes, and perspectives, these selected stories depict moments that linger--crossroads to be navigated, relationships, epiphanies, and times of doubt, loss, and discovery. A celebration of writing and expression, <i>Everyday People</i> brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. <p/> The contributors are an eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, including Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, and Brandon Taylor. <p/> Some of the proceeds from the sale of <i>Everyday People</i> will benefit the Rhode Island Writers Colony, a nonprofit organization founded by the late Brook Stephenson that provides space for speculation, production, and experimentation by writers of color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A vital, riveting anthology that emphasizes the complexity and diversity of minority experience."--<b>Kirkus</b><br><br>"An excellent sampling of some of the most exciting voices in literature from the past two decades and beyond that will leave readers with plenty of authors to revisit or discover."--<b>Publishers Weekly</b><br>
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