I'm Here - Summary

I'm Here: YA Stories of Identity

This anthology includes nineteen brand new stories for teens from authors across Canada. Although each reflects in some way the theme of identity, multiple genres and styles flourish side by side, their pages turning toward the reader with brevity and power. From talented newbies to veteran virtuosos, these writers present a spectrum of teenagers who vigorously sing out, “I’m here!”

With an Introduction by Editor Beverley Brenna, I’m Here contains stories by: Dennis Allen, Simone Garneau, Beth Goobie, Sylvia Gunnery, Madeleine Hart, Charise Jewell, Alice Kuipers, Patricia McCowan, Lynn McGonigle Clarke, Jean Mills, Ann Margaret Oberst, Patricia Robertson, Ziggy Shutz, Brian Slattery, Kelly Stewart, Michael F. Stewart, Colin Thornton, Maureen Ulrich, and Carleigh Wu.