Diverse Energies

By Tobias Buckell, Joe Monti, 11 Speculative Fiction Authors
Paperback: $13.95

A collection of dystopian short stories featuring diverse main characters and by authors of color.

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Description

“No one can doubt that the wave of the future is not the conquest of the world by a single dogmatic creed but the liberation of the diverse energies of free nations and free men. No one can doubt that cooperation in the pursuit of knowledge must lead to freedom of the mind and freedom of the soul.” -President John F. Kennedy, from a speech at University of California, March 23, 1962

In a world gone wrong, heroes and villains are not always easy to distinguish and every individual has the ability to contribute something powerful.

In this stunning collection of original and rediscovered stories of tragedy and hope, the stars are a diverse group of students, street kids, good girls, kidnappers, and child laborers pitted against their environments, their governments, differing cultures, and sometimes one another as they seek answers in their dystopian worlds. Take a journey through time from a nuclear nightmare of the past to society’s far future beyond Earth with these eleven stories by masters of speculative fiction. Includes stories by Paolo Bacigalupi, Ursula K. Le Guin, Malinda Lo, Cindy Pon, Daniel H. Wilson, and more.

About the Creators

Tobias Buckell

Editor Tobias S. Buckell is a Caribbean-born professional blogger and SF/F author who grew up in Grenada, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is a Clarion graduate, Writers of the Future winner, and Campbell Award for Best New SF Writer Finalist, and he has been nominated for a Nebula Award. His work on Halo has been selected as a Best Book for Young Adults (BBYA). Buckell lives in Ohio with his wife and two children.

Joe Monti

Editor Joe Monti has worn several hats in publishing—from bookstore clerk to buyer, sales to editorial, to literary agent. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and son.

11 Speculative Fiction Authors

11 Speculative Fiction Authors contribute stories to Diverse Energies: Paolo Bacigalupi, K. Tempest Bradford, Rahul Kanakia, Rajan Khanna, Ursula K. Le Guin, Ken Liu, Malinda Lo, Ellen Oh, Cindy Pon, Greg Van Eekhout, and Daniel H. Wilson.

Editor Tobias S. Buckell is a Caribbean-born professional blogger and SF/F author who grew up in Grenada, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He is a Clarion graduate, Writers of the Future winner, and Campbell Award for Best New SF Writer Finalist, and he has been nominated for a Nebula Award. His work on Halo has been selected as a Best Book for Young Adults (BBYA). Buckell lives in Ohio with his wife and two children.

Editor Joe Monti has worn several hats in publishing—from bookstore clerk to buyer, sales to editorial, to literary agent. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and son.

Reviews

  • "[T]his book, which feels different than the usual fare—characters, settings, and authors come from all across the global spectrum—and, maybe more to the point, proves to be not that different at all."

    - Booklist
  • "Not only do these stories feature racially diverse casts, set all over the world or in space, some have gay and lesbian protagonists, giving readers plenty with which to identify. Happy endings are infrequent, but readers will eagerly immerse themselves in each vividly constructed world."

    - Publishers Weekly
  • "A compelling mixture of stories with a diverse cast of characters from a variety of family backgrounds, including African, Chinese, Indian, Native American, and mixed heritages. . . Fans will enjoy reading their favorite writers in short form, while readers looking to expand their science fiction horizons will find intriguing new worlds to explore."

    - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781620140116
  • Publication Date Nov 20, 2012
  • Trim Size 8.25 × 5.5 in
  • Weight 0.875 lbs
  • Page Count 368
  • Word Count 78554
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781600608872
  • Publication Date Nov 20, 2012
  • Trim Size 8.25 × 5.5 in
  • Weight 1.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 368
  • Interests

  • Audience Young Adult
  • BISAC Category 1 YAF / Science Fiction / General
  • BISAC Category 2 YAF / Dystopian
  • BISAC Category 3 YAF / Short Stories
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Biracial / Multiracial, Breaking Gender Barriers, Bullying, Conflict resolution, Coping with Death, Cultural Diversity, Discrimination, Dreams & Aspirations, Dystopia, Earth / Sun / Moon System, Empathy / Compassion, Environment / Nature, Evolution, Families, Fiction, Friendship, Heroism, Human Impact On Environment / Environmental Sustainability, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Imagination, Indigenous / First Nations / Native American, Integrity / Honesty, Latinx / Latino / Hispanic, Leadership, LGBTQIA+, Middle Grade, Multiple Ethnicities Represented, Overcoming Obstacles, People In Motion, Persistence / Grit, Pride, Responsibility, Science Fiction / Fantasy, Self Control / Self Regulation, Sharing & Giving, Slavery, War, YA interest
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 13 - 17
  • Grade Range Grades 8 - 12
  • Guided Reading Z+
  • ATOS Book Level 12
  • DRA 80
  • Interest Level Grades 8 - 12
  • Lexile Code HL
  • Lexile Level 780
  • Reading Level Grades 5 - 6
  • Bebop Reading Advanced
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