{"product_id":"calling-the-moon-16-period-stories-from-bipoc-authors-isbn-9781536216349","title":"Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and\/or people of color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on the boys’ team. For Penny, it came on a lakeside field trip, inspiring some cringeworthy moments of humor. And to Layla’s disappointment, it came at the start of her first fasting Ramadan, mandating that she take a “holiday.” Whether their period's coming spurs silence or celebration, whether they are well prepared for it or totally in the dark, the young people in these sixteen stories find that getting a period brings not only changes to their bodies, but also joy, sorrow, and self-discovery. Featuring BIPOC contributors who are some of today’s most talented authors in middle-grade fiction, \u003ci\u003eCalling the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eoffers coming-of-age stories and poetry as varied as the phases of the moon, from funny to heartbreaking to powerful, all of them reassuring readers that they are not alone in their period journey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith contributions by:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHilda Eunice Burgos\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eVeeda Bybee\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eSusan Muaddi Darraj\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eSaadia Faruqi \u003c\/b\u003e* \u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eLeah Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eMason J.\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eErin Entrada Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eGuadalupe Garcia McCall\u003c\/b\u003e *\u003cb\u003e Elise McMullen-Ciotti \u003c\/b\u003e* \u003cb\u003eYamile Saied Méndez\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eEmma Otheguy\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eAida Salazar\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eChristina Soontornvat\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003ePadma Venkatraman\u003c\/b\u003e * \u003cb\u003eIbi Zoboi\u003c\/b\u003eSalazar and Mendez say in an editors’ note, they wanted to address the lack of diversity in literature on this topic as well as undo negative assumptions. They succeeded.\u003cbr\u003e—The New York Times Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this uplifting anthology of stories and poems about menstruation, 16 BIPOC writers, including Saadia Faruqi, Nikki Grimes, Erin Entrada Kelly, Christina Soontornvat, and the volume’s editors, share tales that are by turns warm, funny, and empowering. . . . Honest and tender, these works explore themes of grief, friendship, and belonging against varied backdrops and intersectional identities. . . a love letter to all who menstruate, one that’s both welcoming and inclusive—particularly to those experiencing their first period.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSixteen short stories and poems from well-known and award-winning authors explore how young people experience and celebrate their periods. . . . a memorable anthology featuring uniformly strong entries from broadly diverse voices that delve into the subject matter in ways ideally suited to the target audience. A powerful, vibrant, and empowering celebration of an important milestone.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of short stories and poems from talented middle grade authors reassures readers that they are not alone, while conveying that every person’s experience may differ. . . this coming-of-age experience is presented as universal and relatable. . . . much-needed.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Connection (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection of 16 stories by celebrated BIPOC middle-grade authors captures the onset of menses from culturally diverse perspectives. . . Readers will find common threads of honesty, vulnerability, and often humor. . . Through the uplifting messages of self-discovery and affirmations of identity, readers are encouraged to think beyond the social stigma attached to menstruation and are offered assurance and connection with others going through similar experiences. An essential, compelling, and unique addition addressing a universal topic from a wide range of perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stories have broad appeal and are unified by a common thread of growing up. Issues related to race and gender, immigration status, and language diversity are set alongside culturally rich narratives about a singular and pivotal life event, giving young people an opportunity to feel seen, and less alone.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes perspectives from lots of different cultures.\u003cbr\u003e—The New York Times for Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re watching Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret this summer, this anthology with 16 short stories about menstruation is a perfect companion. Written by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and\/or people of color, Calling the Moon showcases coming-of-age stories that range from hilarious to heartrending, helping readers understand they’re not alone in the period wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e—We Are Teachers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWonderful collection of stories celebrating and sharing fears, apprehensions, and the many emotions that come with getting your period. Wide range of identities (including nonbinary), cultures, reactions, and messages. A powerful book and a necessary resource.\u003cbr\u003e—Teen Librarian Toolbox\u003cb\u003eAida Salazar\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the middle-grade verse novels \u003ci\u003eThe Moon Within\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLand of the Cranes\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a founding member of the Latinx kidlit author collective Las Musas. Aida Salazar lives with her family in Oakland, California. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYamile Saied Méndez\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several children's books, including the picture book \u003ci\u003eWhere Are You From?\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Jaime Kim, and the young adult novel \u003ci\u003eFuria\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a Pura Belpré Author Award. Her writing is also featured in several anthologies, including \u003ci\u003eTake the Mic\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Come On In\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRural Voices\u003c\/i\u003e. 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