Hero Next Door: A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

Description: A collection of short stories by diverse authors that explores acts of bravery by heroes trying to make the world a better place.

Review Quotes: "A stellar collection that, in celebrating heroes, helps readers find the universal in the specific." --Kirkus Reviews starred review

"A great anthology with a message of spreading kindness and hope." -School Library Journal

"There is a story here for everyone." -Booklist

"These accomplished stories triumphantly redefine the meaning of the word hero." -Publishers Weekly

"As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists." -The Washington Post

Praise for Flying Lessons & Other Stories:

An ALA-YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick!
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year!
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!
A New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids Selection
!A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection!

FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!

"Should not be missed." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable." --School Library Journal, Starred Review

"There's plenty of magic in this collection to go around." --Booklist, Starred Review

"Universal themes." --Kirkus, Starred Review

"A glittering cast of writers." --The Bulletin, Starred Review

"Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different--which is to say, every kid." --Time

"An unusually strong collection." --The Horn Book