BLOG TOUR: Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA by Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma

I'm really excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA edited by Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma. I received a copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Algonquin Young Readers and the Authors for letting me be a part of this Blog Tour.

 

 

Title: Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA

Edited by: Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma

Published by: Algonquin Young Readers

Released: October 20, 2020

Source: Review Copy from Publisher

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Synopsis:  Thirteen Short Stories from Bold New YA Voices & Writing Advice from YA Icons

Created by New York Times bestselling authors Emily X. R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma, Foreshadow is so much more than a short story collection. A trove of unforgettable fiction makes up the beating heart of this book, and the accompanying essays offer an ode to young adult literature, as well as practical advice to writers.

Featured in print for the first time, the thirteen stories anthologized here were originally released via the buzzed-about online platform Foreshadow. Ranging from contemporary romance to mind-bending fantasy, the Foreshadow stories showcase underrepresented voices and highlight the beauty and power of YA fiction. Each piece is selected and introduced by a YA luminary, among them Gayle Forman, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jason Reynolds, and Sabaa Tahir.

What makes these memorable stories tick? What sparked them? How do authors build a world or refine a voice or weave in that deliciously creepy atmosphere to bring their writing to the next level? Addressing these questions and many more are essays and discussions on craft and process by Nova Ren Suma and Emily X. R. Pan.
This unique compilation reveals and celebrates the magic of reading and writing for young adults.

 

My Thoughts:  This is a really fun book that highlights stories as well as the craft. It's a great book for readers as well as writers, both camps will get something from this book. Readers will be able to appreciate the 13 stories from a variety of talented authors, while writers get insights at the end of each story as well as writing prompts. It's a very unique anthology and I thought it was very well done.

I enjoyed all the of the stories included in this collection. A lot of them were from authors that I had never heard of, or read from before. I love reading anthologies because it introduces me to new authors, or it lets me read more from favorite authors, but discovering new authors brings the most joy. I've now got new people to check out and more books to read.

I thought the writing bits after each story were really helpful. I can definitely see it being a great resource to writers wanting advice or insight. I myself am not a writer, but I enjoyed reading those extra knowledge bits too.

I also liked how each story was introduced by big name authors. It really helped showcase some author love. How all we want is to have some more good stories.

This was an awesome anthology. It had some great stories and it had some great writing advice. It is a great book for authors as well as readers. I think it's one that definitely deserves a read. 

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by my Blog Tour Stop for Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA edited by Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma. Thank you to Algonquin Young Readers and the Authors for letting me get the chance to read this inspiring and fun book. I definitely think readers and writers of YA will really enjoy it.