A review by emeelee
Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America by Estelle Laure, Randy DuBurke, David Bowles, Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson, Joseph Bruchac, Yamile Saied Méndez, Tirzah Price, Monica Roe, Veeda Bybee, Shae Carys, Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Rob Costello, David Macinnis Gill, Ashley Hope Pérez, S.A. Cosby

3.0

A YA anthology of 12 short stories, 2 stories in verse, and 2 comics that explores the diversity of rural America. Great #ownvoices representation all around, including disability, sexuality, and race/ethnicity. I think it's an important challenge to the prevailing stereotypes of rural communities, without painting an overly rosy picture either. There were a couple stories that didn't vibe with me and brought down my average rating to 3 stars, but overall I really enjoyed this collection!