Kaleidoscope: Diverse YA Science Fiction and Fantasy Alisa Krasnostein (ed) et al.
“This anthology is perfect for teens who are interested in science fiction and fantasy — but who don’t want just stories about white, straight, able-bodied rich kids and their vampire problems.” – NPR
What do a disabled superhero, a time-traveling Chinese-American figure skater, and a transgender animal shifter have in common? They’re all stars of Kaleidoscope stories!
Kaleidoscope collects fun, edgy, meditative, and hopeful YA science fiction and fantasy with diverse leads. These twenty original stories tell of scary futures, magical adventures, and the joys and heartbreaks of teenage life.
Featuring New York Times bestselling and award winning authors along with newer voices:
Garth Nix, Sofia Samatar, William Alexander, Karen Healey, E. C. Myers, Tansy Rayner Roberts, Ken Liu, Vylar Kaftan, Sean Williams, Amal El-Mohtar, Jim C. Hines, Faith Mudge, John Chu, Alena McNamara, Tim Susman, Gabriela Lee, Dirk Flinthart, Holly Kench, Sean Eads, and Shveta Thakrar
Read an interview with the editors.
Table of Contents
Cookie Cutter Superhero | Tansy Rayner Roberts
The Seventh Day of the Seventh Moon | Ken Liu
The Legend Trap | Sean Williams
End of Service | Gabriela Lee
Chupacabra’s Song | Jim C. Hines
The Day the God Died | Alena McNamara
Signature | Faith Mudge
The Lovely Duckling | Tim Susman
Kiss and Kiss and Kiss and Tell | E.C. Myers
Vanilla | Dirk Flinthart
Careful Magic | Karen Healey
Walkdog | Sofia Samatar
Celebration | Sean Eads
The Truth About Owls | Amal El-Mohtar (podcast)
Krishna Blue | Shveta Thakrar
Every Little Thing | Holly Kench
Happy Go Lucky | Garth Nix
Ordinary Things | Vylar Kaftan
Double Time | John Chu
Welcome | William Alexander
About the Authors
A Note From the Editors
Acknowledgements