Hero Next Door : A We Need Diverse Books Anthology

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behindFlying Lessons & Other Stories,comes another middle-grade short-story collectionthis one focused on exploring acts of braveryfeaturing some of the best own-voices childrens authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more.

Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. Theyre also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place.

Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero isyou.