A review by chyneyee
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

5.0

Although the stories focus on rural areas, the characters in the stories have diversified backgrounds. Most of them have their fears of how others view them, but the ending usually is a good one when they stand for themselves to clarify the misperceptions against them. Besides fighting the stereotypes, they have to confront their assumptions about others and be proud of where they come from.

This book consists of short stories, poems, and even comics. I feel this book has served its purpose for the people who either grew up or lived in rural areas to share their experiences in various ways. I feel grateful that I was given the opportunity to read such a masterpiece, and most importantly, I got to know all the amazing places mentioned in this book. The stories are beautifully written, and I hope all the contributors will continue to produce such brilliant work.

Thanks to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for providing me with a free review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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