There Is No Long Distance Now: Very Short Stories
Author Naomi Shihab Nye affirms teens as deep and often original thinkers in this collection of short (sometimes very short!) stories featuring thoughtful teen protagonists who care about people and politics, or who reflect on big questions even as they are caught up in the dramas of their own lives. Nye’s respect for teens extends from fictional characters to her real-world readers with stories that invite thinking and discussion, whether it’s about the actions of her characters or the ideas they express. Several of the stories follow the same characters, while other are singular visits offering glimpses of the lives, worlds, and outlooks of individual teens who have moved or are moving beyond self-absorption to consider their relationships with others, and even the state of the world. Teen readers who appreciate intelligence among their peers will find kindred spirits among the teens who inhabit these stories. ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Short Stories
Subjects:
Ethical/Moral Choices
Global Perspective
Perspective/Point of View
Diversity subject:
Multicultural General
Publishers:
Greenwillow, HarperCollins
Publish Year: 2011
Pages: 201
ISBN: 9780062019653
CCBC Location: Fiction, Nye