Sixteen

An incredible anthology of 16 short-stories by award winning & critically acclaimed young-adult authors inspired by all the angst melodrama and wonderment of being sixteen. These hilarious poignant and touching tales capture all the emotions and milestones of this age ranging from first love to establishing ones own identity. A perfect read for anyone about to reach this pivotal age or those who want reminisce about their sweetest year. Sarah Dessens Infinity is about a girl confronting two major milestones: getting her drivers license and losing her virginity. The Dead Girls in Jacqueline Woodsons Nebraska 99 have already decided to do it and must now cope with being teenage mothers. And Carolyn Macklers Mona Lisa Jesus Chad and Me explores whether friendship can survive when partying and prayer clash. Also included is a new Jessica Darling story by Megan McCafferty about the last fifteen minutes Jessica spendsor rather doesnt spendwith her best friend Hope who is leaving Pineville. Featuring stories by Steve Almond M. T. Anderson Julianna Baggott Cat Bauer Emma Forrest Tanuja Desai Hidier David Levithan Sarah Mlynowski Sonya Sones Zoe Trope Ned Vizzini and Joseph Weisberg.