Sixteen extraordinary authors--including New York Times bestsellers
Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa--reimagine the
folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that
are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. This
exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from
Ellen Oh. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand
Beginnings and Endings a "must-read."
A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape
captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young
woman takes up her mother's mantle and leads the dead to their final
resting place.
Bestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of
East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal
to every reader. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from
romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from
start to finish. Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and
Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and
South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and
award-winners. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an "incredible
anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting
more."
Featuring:
Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani
Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul
Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta
Thakrar, Alyssa Wong, and a new original story by Ellen Oh.
