“This collection is as unique and special as Shout Mouse Press itself, and a gorgeous celebration of a decade of storytelling excellence. In its pages you’ll find a showcase of poetry, comics, illustrations, essays, and stories written by young people—plus an insider look into the creative process, advice from seasoned experts, writing prompts, and more. An inspiring choice for young readers, and anyone searching for a creative spark to share their story.” — Hena Khan, Asian/Pacific American Award-winning author of Amina’s Song
Read More"This book is a gift! Bright Before Us Like a Flame is a celebration of the autonomy of youth. The anthology serves as both an examination of young people’s interior lives and an invitation to readers interested in knowing the awe of self-expression." — #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds
Read MorePowerful, affirming, and important reading for young people and the adults in their lives.
Read MoreShout Mouse Press was named a 2024 Library of Congress Literacy Award Program Successful Practice Honoree.
Read MoreShout Mouse Press is so proud to see our youth authors spotlighted in this feature on Apple Newsroom. Since 2014, our authors have been addressing the diversity gap in children’s and young adult literature by using their own lived experiences to create authentic and inclusive stories. We are very grateful for Apple’s investment through their Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI) to sustain our essential work amplifying diverse youth voices.
Read More“This collection of fierce young voices is, in turns, raw, humorous, angry, hopeful, loving and simply very real.”
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Read MoreLAYC authors of the Beyond Borders series were recently interviewed by WAMU/DCist about their experience writing children's books centering immigrant stories -- and their story aired on national radio!
Read MoreWhen You Hear Me (You Hear Us) won the 2022 Independent Press Award in Social Political Poetry
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