Starstuff: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Celebrate New Possibilities

Description: "At once a collection of hard science fiction for curious middle-graders and an antidote to despair in the face of dystopian uncertainty, these ten ... stories ... follow the rules of physics and biology as we understand them today ... Whether home is a planet, a moon, a space station, or a fleet starship, relatable protagonists of different genders, classes, nationalities, ethnicities, and orientations face challenges ... true to their moment in time and space"--

Review Quotes: A science-fiction short story collection that showcases the possibilities of the near and distant future.
--Kirkus Reviews

The science and technology are consistently plausible throughout, and if the authors aren't (yet) household names, they, as well as their casts of characters, are broadly diverse of nationality, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
--Booklist

This diverse set of intentionally hopeful science fiction stories collectively represents ways that optimism, genius, and activism can change the trajectory of a possible future for a better world. There is significant variety here in formatting, tone, and pace in the ten offerings, resulting in an overall buoyant read.
--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books