Words can have different meanings and invoke different feelings. Hope
can bring out different feelings depending when it was and by whom. This timely, relevant
anthology of essays by twenty four YA authors hope to invoke awe,
inspiration and empathy. In this personal collection of stories, each
author narrates how hope is a decision they made and help inspire
readers to have hope.
When I first opened the book, I wasn't sure what to expect. I assumed it was going to be a bunch of boring or mundane stories. I was actually pleasantly surprised and found myself staying up late and reaching for this book throughout the day. I love the stories where the author opened about their personal lives and the obstacles they faced. They displayed how they had the perseverance
and conquered their obstacles and how they enriched their lives with
hope. I found many of the stories inspiring, hopeful, and enjoyable to
read. I feel with the current political atmosphere, this book is highly relevant for readers who need a bit of hope in their lives.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Hope
is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of
oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope,
here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that
speak directly
to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, James
Dashner, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan, Libba Bray, Jason Reynolds, Renée
Ahdieh, and many more!
"The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined
nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and
brotherhood."--Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We all experience moments when we struggle to understand the state
of the world, when we feel powerless and--in some cases--even hopeless.
The teens of today are the caretakers of tomorrow, and yet it's difficult for many to find joy or comfort in such
a turbulent society. But in trying times, words are power.
Some of today's most influential young adult authors come together in
this highly personal nonfiction collection of original essays, poems,
and letters, each a first-hand account that ultimately strives to
inspire hope.
Like a modern day Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul or Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, Hope Nation acknowledges the pain and shines a light on what comes after.
Authors include: Atia Abawi, Renee Ahdieh, Libba Bray, Howard
Bryant, Ally Carter, Ally Condie, James Dashner, Christina Diaz
Gonzales, Gayle Forman, Romina Garber, I. W. Gregario, Kate Hart, Bendan
Kiely, David Levithan, Alex London, Marie Lu, Julie
Murphy, Jason Reynolds, Aisha Saeed, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Jenny
Torres Sanchez, Jeff Zentner, and Nicola Yoon.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Rose Brock is a
twenty-year veteran professor who has dedicated her career to turning
teens into book lovers. Building relationships with readers through
books is her superpower. In addition to her career
as a librarian and educator, Dr. Brock is also very involved in helping
to organize the North Texas Teen Book Festival, a one-day event, which
hosts sixty authors and has an impressive annual attendance of over
3,500 teens and tweens. She also serves as a team
leader of the International Literacy Association's Young Adults' Choices
project, which empowers teens to read and select the best books of the
year. Dr. Brock was named by the Texas Library Association as the
recipient of the Siddie Joe Johnson Award, an award
given by the Children's Round Table to a librarian who demonstrates
outstanding library service to children.
