A Change is Gonna Come (BAME Short Stories)

The future is here: young, gifted and BAME! Change is coming – are you ready? In this anthology, Britain’s best BAME Young Adult writers share their visions of tomorrow. Warning: you will be seriously inspired! We’re talking names like Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy, and Tanya Byrne, who brought you Heart-Shaped Bruise. Not to mention Inua Ellams, Catherine Johnson, Ayisha Malik, Irfan Master, Musa Okwonga and Nikesh Shukla. (Except that we are so going to mention them.) What bright futures do they see? What changes are up ahead? Oh – and what should you say to a bully who makes fun of your hijab?

• A brilliantly inspiring celebration of change, diversity and BAME talent

• Stories and poems from twelve authors from different cultural backgrounds

• Brings together renowned YA authors and a host of exciting new voices

• Topical and exciting theme of positive change and making your mark

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This book contains mature content and language more suitable for older readers.