Title:
Everyday people : the color of life--a short story anthology / edited by Jennifer Baker.
ISBN:
9781501134944
Edition:
First Atria paperback edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Atria Paperback, 2018.
©2018
Physical Description:
xi, 320 pages ; 21 cm
Contents:
Link / Courttia Newland -- A sheltered woman / Yiyun Li -- High pursuit / Mitchell S. Jackson -- Do us part / Nelly Rosario -- Mine / Alexander Chee -- Wisdom / Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond -- Boy/Gamin / Brandon Taylor -- The kontrabida / Mia Alvar -- The African-American special / Jason Reynolds -- Long enough to drown / Glendaliz Camacho -- If a bird can be a ghost / Allison Mills -- Last rites / Dennis Norris II -- Moosehide / Carleigh Baker -- Surrender / Hasanthika Sirisena.
Summary:
"In the tradition of The Best American Short Stories comes Everyday People: The Color of Life, a dazzling collection of contemporary short fiction"--Back cover.
"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 Díaz, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, Brandon Taylor"-- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1006804595
Availability:
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