The Spark Within - A LitSpark Youth Short Story Anthology

Authors: Lisa Han, Jia Punjabi, Sophia Chen, Rubi Li, Cecily Jurgens, Megan Yu, Wafia Kamran, Natasha Santo, Sophia Ren
Ages: 8+
Pages: 40
Dimensions: 8” x 10”
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-83414-064-3

This LitSpark Youth anthology brings together 16 stories by young authors working to help those in need – of a good story, of literacy support, of a friendly voice. These stories are funny, moving, and representative of many young people's experiences today, including feeling alone and finding community.

Sparking change through literacy
LitSpark Youth is a youth-led nonprofit based in Ottawa, Canada, dedicated to making literacy more accessible for children, immigrants, and underserved communities.

THEMES IN THIS BOOK…
magic – friendship – family – adventure – school life – being yourself – imagination – life lessons

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS BOOK?
• Honest, authentic stories by young writers in grades 9-12
• Celebrating the joy of the written word in a world of technology
• See how teens like you can write, have their stories illustrated, and get published!