For the Rest of Us: 13 Festive Holiday Stories to Celebrate All Seasons

Gr 8 Up–This compilation contains short stories that take place during year-round celebrations from authors of various cultures. These stories have been written by authors who celebrate the holidays they are writing about and feature the “tastes, sights, sounds, and meanings” behind each celebration. Thirteen festivities are featured, including Lunar New Year, Holi, Nowruz, Eid, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and others. Queer characters are featured in nearly every story. Front matter includes a table of contents and an editor’s note that explains the decision to put together a collection of cultural holiday tales. Back matter includes a comprehensive about the authors section and acknowledgements. This is a fascinating collection and a great opportunity for readers to learn about celebrations with which they may be unfamiliar.