Meet Cute: Some People Are Destined to Meet
Dhonielle Clayton, Katie Cotugno, Jocelyn Davies, Nina LaCour, Emery Lord, Katharine McGee, Kass Morgan, Meredith Russo, Sara Shepard, Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi, Julie Murphy, Jennifer L. Armentrout
Readers rate it 3.6 (50 on Hardcover)
320 pages · Released Sep 3, 2026 · Clarion Books
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This is a diverse short-story anthology by established YA authors centered on meet-cute moments and romance, with significant LGBTQ+ representation. While the stories celebrate connection and acceptance, some contain mild language, brief tension around social conflict (e.g., bathroom access discrimination), and romance that may include kissing and mild physical affection. The collection models kindness across differences and explores identity with nuance, making it best suited for mid-to-upper teen readers.
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A collection of short stories exploring the moment when a couple meets for the first time--from an African American girl in upstate New York who simultaneously finds a prom dress and a date to a transgender girl who confronts the student blocking her right to use the school restroom. A collection of short stories exploring the moment when a couple meets for the first time--from an African American girl in upstate New York who simultaneously finds a prom dress and a date to a transgender girl who confronts the student blocking her right to use the school restroom.
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- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Fiction
- Dating (Social customs)
- LGBTQ
- Short stories
- Young Adult Fiction
- Interpersonal relations
- American Short stories
- Juvenile fiction
- Children's fiction
- Interpersonal relations, fiction
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ISBN 9781328759870 · Clarion Books