Short Stories
I'm Here: YA Stories of Identity
“Throughout I’m Here, readers can explore slice of life moments with relatable characters and experience them through the lens of different genres and writing styles … It’s a true testament to the topic that Brenna did not limit readers to one way of experiencing short stories but opened them to mini moments of depth in each one. Brenna keeps the layers coming by bringing together authors with varied lived experiences themselves. These authors infused their past careers, passions, and realities into each story, leaving readers wanting more after each tale.”
— Ashley Pamenter, Canadian Children’s Book News
Something To Hang On To
Featured/reviewed in the Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2010 issue and listed as a starred selection—a title of “exceptional calibre”.
“[A] captivating collection of 11 short stories and one 12-page play... each one appealing, thanks largely to their unique, endearing, and credible central characters... thought-provoking and satisfying....”
— Karen Rankin, CM Magazine
“These brief but clever stories are relatable and relevant. Teens looking for a short, satisfying read will be pleasantly surprised by their worthiness.”
— Southwest Ohio and Neighbouring SWON Libraries