For the Rest of Us
13 Festive Holiday Stories to Celebrate All Seasons
Dahlia Adler, Sonora Reyes, Preeti Chhibber, Karuna Riazi, Laura Pohl, Katherine Locke, Abdi Nazemian, Aditi Khorana, Kosoko Jackson, Natasha Diaz, Candace Buford, A. R. Capetta, Cory McCarthy, Kelly Loy Gilbert
241 pages · Released Sep 2, 2025 · HarperCollins
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This is a diverse holiday anthology by acclaimed YA authors celebrating cultural traditions throughout the year. The collection emphasizes inclusivity, family, and multicultural joy, with some stories likely containing mild language, subtle romantic content, and LGBTQ+ representation typical of contemporary YA. The stories are meant to be uplifting and educational about different holiday traditions, making it appropriate for mid-to-older teens seeking representation and cultural learning.
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Fourteen acclaimed authors showcase the beautiful and diverse ways holidays are observed in this festive anthology. Keep the celebrations going all year long with this captivating and joyful read! From Lunar New Year to Solstice, Día de Los Muertos to Juneteenth, and all the incredible days in between, it’s clear that... Fourteen acclaimed authors showcase the beautiful and diverse ways holidays are observed in this festive anthology. Keep the celebrations going all year long with this captivating and joyful read! From Lunar New Year to Solstice, Día de Los Muertos to Juneteenth, and all the incredible days in between, it’s clear that Americans don’t just have one holiday. Edited by the esteemed Dahlia Adler and authored by creators who have lived these festive experiences firsthand, this joyful collection of stories shows that there isn’t one way to experience a holiday. With stories by: Dahlia Adler, Sydney Taylor Honor winner of Going Bicoastal Candace Buford, author of Good as Gold A. R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy, authors of the Once & Future series Preeti Chhibber, author of Payal Mehta’s Romance Revenge Plot Natasha Díaz, award-winning author of Color Me In Kelly Loy Gilbert, Stonewall Book Award winning author of Picture Us in the Light Kosoko Jackson, USA Today bestselling author of The Forest Demands Its Due Aditi Khorana, award-winning author of Mirror in the Sky Katherine Locke, award-winning author of This Rebel Heart Abdi Nazemian, Stonewall Book Award–winning author of Only This Beautiful Moment Laura Pohl, New York Times bestselling author of The Grimrose Girls Sonora Reyes, Pura Belpré Honor winner of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School Karuna Riazi, contributor to The Grimoire of Grim Fates
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ISBN 9780063351806 · HarperCollins