Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC Authors
An essential, highly relatable collection of short fiction and poems around the topic of menstruation, written exclusively by authors who are Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color
For Angela, it came on the basketball court—while playing on the boys’ team. For Penny, it came on a lakeside field trip, inspiring some cringeworthy moments of humor. And to Layla’s disappointment, it came at the start of her first fasting Ramadan, mandating that she take a “holiday.” Whether their period's coming spurs silence or celebration, whether they are well prepared for it or totally in the dark, the young people in these sixteen stories find that getting a period brings not only changes to their bodies, but also joy, sorrow, and self-discovery. Featuring BIPOC contributors who are some of today’s most talented authors in middle-grade fiction, Calling the Moon offers coming-of-age stories and poetry as varied as the phases of the moon, from funny to heartbreaking to powerful, all of them reassuring readers that they are not alone in their period journey.
With contributions by:
Hilda Eunice Burgos * Veeda Bybee * Susan Muaddi Darraj * Saadia Faruqi * Nikki Grimes * Leah Henderson * Mason J. * Erin Entrada Kelly * Guadalupe Garcia McCall * Elise McMullen-Ciotti * Yamile Saied Méndez * Emma Otheguy * Aida Salazar * Christina Soontornvat * Padma Venkatraman * Ibi Zoboi
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 368
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Candlewick
Language: en
ISBN: 9781536216349
Creator Bio
Yamile Saied Méndez is an Argentinian-American author who grew up in Buenos Aires and now resides in Utah. She has written several books for children and young adults, including the critically acclaimed novel, Furia. Aida Salazar is a Mexican-American author and poet who has written books such as The Moon Within and Land of the Cranes. Hilda E. Burgos is a Puerto Rican author who has written several bilingual books for children, including Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle. Veeda Bybee is a Black American author and educator who has written books such as The Unforgettable Guinevere St. Clair. Margarita Engle is a Cuban-American author and poet who has received numerous awards for her work, including the Newbery Honor. Erin Entrada Kelly is a Filipino-American author who has written books such as Hello, Universe, which won the Newbery Medal. Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani-American author who has written books for both children and adults, including Yasmin series. Nikki Grimes is a Black American author and poet who has written over 75 books, including the Coretta Scott King Award-winning Bronx Masquerade. Naheed Hasnat is a Bangladeshi-American author, educator, and activist who has written books such as The Three Virtues of Rashid. Leah Henderson is a Black American author who has written books such as One Shadow on the Wall. J. Mason is a Black American author who has written books such as Luv Ya Bunches. Guadalupe Garcia McCall is a Mexican-American author who has written books such as Under the Mesquite, which won the Pura Belpré Award. Elise McMullen-Ciotti is a Black American author and educator who has written books such as The Battle for Duncragglin. Susan Muaddi Darraj is a Palestinian-American author and educator who has written books such as A Curious Land: Stories from Home. Emma Otheguy is a Cuban-American author and historian who has written books such as Martí's Song for Freedom. With diverse backgrounds and writing styles, these BIPOC authors have come together to share 16 powerful stories about periods in the anthology Calling the Moon.
