Up All Night
13 Stories between Sunset and Sunrise
Readers rate it 3.7 (3 on Hardcover)
353 pages · Released Jul 13, 2021 · Algonquin Young Readers
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This YA short story collection explores the emotional and social landscape of teenage nights—prom, first love, friendship, identity—with sophistication and emotional depth. While generally age-appropriate for older teens, some stories contain mild profanity, references to alcohol/substance use, romantic or mildly sexual content, and brief moments of violence or scary themes. The collection emphasizes self-discovery, resilience, and authentic connection, with diverse characters and perspectives.
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When everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they’re the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, the familiar drops away and the unfamiliar beckons. Adults are asleep, and a hush falls over the hum of daily life. Anything is possible. It’s a time for romance and adventure... When everyone else goes to bed, the ones who stay up feel like they’re the only people in the world. As the hours tick by deeper into the night, the familiar drops away and the unfamiliar beckons. Adults are asleep, and a hush falls over the hum of daily life. Anything is possible. It’s a time for romance and adventure. For prom night and ghost hunts. It’s a time for breaking up, for falling in love—for finding yourself. Stay up all night with these thirteen short stories from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like Karen McManus, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nina LaCour, and Brandy Colbert, as they take readers deep into these rarely seen, magical hours. Full contributor list: Brandy Colbert, Kathleen Glasgow, Maurene Goo, Tiffany D. Jackson, Amanda Joy, Nina LaCour, Karen M. McManus, Anna Meriano, Marieke Nijkamp, Laura Silverman, Kayla Whaley, Julian Winters, Francesca Zappia
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ISBN 9781643750415 · Algonquin Young Readers