{"product_id":"rural-voices-15-authors-challenge-assumptions-about-small-town-america","title":"Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America","description":"Think you know what rural America is like? Discover a plurality of perspectives in this enlightening anthology of stories that turns preconceptions on their head.\n\nGracie sees a chance of fitting in at her South Carolina private school, until a “white trash”–themed Halloween party has her steering clear of the rich kids. Samuel’s Tejano family has both stood up to oppression and been a source of it, but now he’s ready to own his true sexual identity. A Puerto Rican teen in Utah discovers that being a rodeo queen means embracing her heritage, not shedding it. . . .\n\nFor most of America’s history, rural people and culture have been casually mocked, stereotyped, and, in general, deeply misunderstood. Now an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories, and personal essays, along with anecdotes from the authors’ real lives, dives deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home. Fifteen extraordinary authors—diverse in ethnic background, sexual orientation, geographic location, and socioeconomic status—explore the challenges, beauty, and nuances of growing up in rural America. From a mountain town in New Mexico to the gorges of New York to the arctic tundra of Alaska, you’ll find yourself visiting parts of this country you might not know existed—and meet characters whose lives might be surprisingly similar to your own.\n\nFeaturing contributors:\nDavid Bowles\nJoseph Bruchac\nVeeda Bybee\nNora Shalaway Carpenter\nShae Carys\nS. A. Cosby\nRob Costello\nRandy DuBurke\nDavid Macinnis Gill\nNasugraq Rainey Hopson\nEstelle Laure\nYamile Saied Méndez\nAshley Hope Pérez\nTirzah Price\nMonica Roe\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1536226068\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1536226068.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Carpenter, Nora Shalaway|Bowles, David|Bybee, Veeda|Bruchac, Joseph|Cosby, Shawn|Costello, Rob|Edwards, Shanna|DuBurke, Randy|Macinnis Gill, David|Nasugraq Hopson, Rainey|Méndez, Yamile Saied|Laure, Estelle|Hope Perez, Ashley|Price, Tirzah\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331648585789,"sku":"BVV.1536226068.G","price":6.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1536226068-0.jpg?v=1783558717","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/rural-voices-15-authors-challenge-assumptions-about-small-town-america","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}