Synopses & Reviews
Word on the street is that being a guy these days can be kinda rough. Well, here are ten fictional stories, some funny, some sad, that deal with that very subject. Stories about being a guy, written by guys. From Walter Dean Myers's story about a black kid who takes a white girl to the prom, to Mo Willems's comedy about an invincible kid who goes to a high school for superheroes, to graphic novelist Craig Thompson's story about the skaters vs. the wussy football players, each manages to ever-so-subtly reflect the modern-day concerns of guyhood.
Gathering together some of the most exciting writers of today and tomorrow, Every Man for Himself offers teen readers a great selection of honest and real stories about everyday guys who get pummeled by some life lessons...and still manage to come out on top.
Original stories by: Walter Dean Myers, Paul Acampora, Edward Averett, Ron Koertge, David Levithan, David Lubar, Walter Dean Meyers, Rene Saldañar, Craig Thompson, Terry Trueman and Mo Willems
Review
"This is a winner across the board for all readers from reluctant to the most savvy, especially guys." Children's Literature
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"This collection provides a refreshing look at the values, decisions, and friendships that ultimately shape a boy into a man." School Library Journal
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"Those who read the volume all at once may feel awash in angst, but most pieces offer the hope of characters finding ways to take charge or stand up, and perhaps signal a hope they'll grow into more successful adults than some portrayed here." Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
What does ?being a guy? actually mean? some of the most talented writers are about to show you. in this diverse and original collection of short stories, ten well-known writers, including Mo willems, walter Dean Myers, ron Koertge, rene salda?a, Jr., David levithan, and David lubar, share their stories about the trials and tribulations of being a guy. sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always honest, each story portrays the reality of being an everyday guy who gets a few life lessons and still manages to come out on top.
About the Author
Nancy E. Mercado lives in Brooklyn, NY.