Vampires Never Get Old: Tales with Fresh Bite
By Samira Ahmed , Dhonielle Clayton , Tessa Gratton , Heidi Heilig , Julie Murphy , Mark Oshiro , Rebecca Roanhorse , Laura Ruby , V. E. Schwab , and Kayla Whaley
Edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker
Read by various narrators
The Untold Legends Series: Book 1
Unabridged
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781705033579
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ISBN: 9781665080064
| Runtime: | 8.60 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Short Stories |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Thirsty for fresh blood? Sink your teeth into vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. In this delicious new collection edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, you’ll find stories about the lurking vampires of social media, the rebellious vampires hungry for more than just blood, the eager vampires coming out—and going out for their first kill—and other bold, breathtaking, dangerous, dreamy, eerie, iconic, powerful creatures of the night. Welcome to the evolution of the vampire—and a revolution on the page. Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, V. E. Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.Author
Author Bio: Samira Ahmed
Samira Ahmed is the New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate & Other Filters. She was born in Bombay, India, and currently resides in Chicago.
Author Bio: V. E. Schwab
V. E. Schwab is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestselling Vengeful and A Conjuring of Light. Her young-adult book The Near Witch was named by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best YA books of the decade.
Author Bio: Laura Ruby
Laura Ruby is the author of books for adults, teens, and children, including the Printz Award-winning and National Book Award finalist Bone Gap, the Edgar-nominated mystery Lily’s Ghosts, the Book Sense Pick Good Girls, and the acclaimed novels York, Play Me, and Bad Apple. She is on the faculty of Hamline University’s MFAprogram in writing for children and young adults.
Author Bio: Rebecca Roanhorse
Rebecca Roanhorse is the author of numerous novels of speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. She has won the Nebula, Hugo, and Locus awards and was the recipient of the 2018 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. She graduated from Yale University and later earned her JD degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law, specializing in Federal Indian law.
Author Bio: Mark Oshiro
Mark Oshiro is the Hugo-nominated writer of the online Mark Does Stuff universe (Mark Reads and Mark Watches), where he analyzes book and TV series. He was the nonfiction editor of Queers Destroy Science Fiction! and the co-editor of Speculative Fiction 2015, and is the President of the Con or Bust Board of Directors. When not writing/recording reviews or editing, Oshiro engages in social activism online and offline. Anger is a Gift is his debut YA contemporary fiction novel.
Author Bio: Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy lives in North Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cats who tolerate her. When she’s not writing or trying to catch stray animals, Julie can be found in a library smelling old books and manning the reference desk.
Author Bio: Heidi Heilig
Heidi Heilig is the author of The Girl from Everywhere, which was an Indie Next Pick and also named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Bustle, and Paste. Its sequel, The Ship beyond Time, received a starred review from School Library Journal and was named a Best Book of the Year by Paste. She holds an MFA degree from New York University in musical theater writing, and she has written the book and lyrics for several shows, including The Time Travelers Convention, Under Construction, and The Hole.
Author Bio: Tessa Gratton
Tessa Gratton wanted to be a paleontologist or a wizard since she was seven. She was too impatient to hunt dinosaurs, but is still searching for someone to teach her magic. After traveling the world with her military family, she acquired a BA in gender studies and went graduate school, but halfway through ditched the program to focus on writing fiction. She doesn’t have a master’s degree, but did translate her own version of Beowulf. She lives in Kansas with her partner.
Author Bio: Dhonielle Clayton
Dhonielle Clayton writes fiction for middle grade, young adult, and women and was named a Best Author of YA Fiction by BookRiot in 2019. She earned an MA degree in children’s literature from Hollins University and an MFA in writing for children at the New School. She taught secondary school for several years and is a former librarian and cofounder of Cake Literary, a creative kitchen whipping up decadent and diverse literary confections for readers.
Author Bio: Kayla Whaley
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Short Stories |
| Runtime: | 8.60 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
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