These sixteen stories by award-winning and bestselling YA authors center a Latinx point of view in an empowering anthology that reimagines classics through fantasy, science fiction, and with a dash of magic, for fans of A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN and RECLAIM THE STARSIn classic stories remixed, Latinx characters take center stagePride and Prejudice is launched into outer space, Frankenstein is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and The Great Gatsby floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica.A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid's heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them.Whether characters fall in love, battle foes, or grow through grief, each story will empower readers to see themselves as the heroes of the stories that make our world. Sandra Proudman (she/her/ella) is a Mexican American author of unabashed Latinx stories and a literary associate living in the heart of CA. When not immersed in all things publishing, you can find her spending time with her amazing husband and adorable preschooler, catching up on her shows and baking five-star pies. She is the author of the YA fantasy, Salvación, out fall 2024. Connect with her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @SandraProudman and at sandraproudman.com. Publisher: Inkyard Press; Original edition (February 6, 2024) Language: English Hardcover: 368 pages ISBN-10: 1335010017 ISBN-13: 9781335010018 Reading age: 13 years and up Grade level: 7 - 9 Item Weight: 1 pound Dimensions: 5.63 x 1.24 x 8.5 inches
