Just YA: Short Poems, Essays, & Fiction for Grades 7-12

Just YA: Short Poems, Essays, & Fiction for Grades 7-12 is a powerful collection of literature celebrating the diverse and dynamic experiences of contemporary youth. This openly licensed anthology features 100 short texts that can be read in a single class period and are designed to spark deep conversations. Organized around themes of identity, love, place, justice, and the future, these works offer inclusive and affirming perspectives. With contributions from acclaimed young adult authors, flash fiction writers, and teacher-poets, Just YA provides educators with contemporary texts that resonate with and inspire today’s students. A 50-page teacher guide includes effective instructional materials for integrating Just YA in classroom. All content is freely available online, encouraging widespread access and use. Acclaimed Authors: Kristin Bartley Lenz, Tamara Belko, Joe Bisicchia, Stefani Boutelier, Taylor Byas, Dana Claire, Mary E Cronin, Chris Crowe, Kacie Day, Zetta Elliott, Federico Erebia, Kennedy Essmiller, Jen Ferguson, Glenda Funk, Hope Goodearl, Carlos Greaves, Jennifer Guyor Jowett, Regina Harris Baiocchi, Christine Hartman Derr, Melissa Heaton, Rajpreet Heir, Jamie Jo Hoang, Val Howlett, Valerie Hunter, Stacey Joy, Shih-Li Kow, Laura Kumicz, Sandra Marchetti, Lee Martin, S Maxfield, Jonathon Medeiros, Linda Mitchell, Alana Mondschein, Erin Murphy, Aimee Parkison Alicia Partnoy, Sonia Patel, Darius Phelps, Brittany Saulnier, David Schaafsma, Laura Shovan, Kate Sjostrom, Samuel Stinson, Rachel Toalson, Padma Venkatraman, Karen J Weyant, Kayla Whaley, Emanuel Xavier, Aida Zilelian, Laura Zucca-Scott