Short stories are more direct and less detailed than novels and are usually fiction. They are closely related to spoken story-telling traditions. Did you know that a short story can be even be less than ten words? Here are some short stories to keep you entertained and help you celebrate today.
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America – Edited By Ibi Aanu Zoboi
Black Enough features some of the most acclaimed bestselling Black authors writing today and is edited by the National Book Award finalist Ibi Zoboi. This collection contains captivating stories about what it’s like to be young and Black in America today.
The Pit and the Pendulum and other stories- By Edgar Allan Poe
This collection of short stories by Poe is a must for any horror fan. It includes introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout and annotations to historical connections.
The End and Other beginnings: Stories from the Future – By Veronica Roth
This collection includes six stories taking place in the future where every world is like no other. New technologies and beings with advanced capabilities must still deal with human problems. Including two new stories from the Carve the Mark series, this set is great for Roth’s old and new fans alike.
19 Love Songs by David Levithan
This collection celebrating love has something for everyone. It includes nonfiction, fiction, and even a story in verse.
Look both ways : a tale told in ten blocks by Jason Reynolds
This set is made up of ten stories (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings. Each tale shows the funny side of the obstacles we all face in life.