Edited by Yamile Saled Mendez and Amparo Ortiz
Illustrations by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz
Algonquin
2022
448 pages
ISBN: 9781643751832
On sale September 6, 2022
Kirkus Review called Our Shadows Have Claws "bloodcurdling."
Stunning, lush in detail, and filled with things that go bump in the night, Our Shadows Have Claws will scare the heck out of you!
Our Shadows Have Claws is a fantastic collection of stories from Latin America. From zombies to shape shifters, YA authors Julia Alvarez, Caribel A. Ortega, Lilliam Rivera and others explore the myths, folk tales and stories that YA readers will devour (pun intended). Stories are fast-paced and creepy keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
Cover art make this book pop on the shelf. This is the best YA anthology I've read this year. Sure to have wide appeal with the horror fans and excellent for reluctant readers, Our Shadows Have Claws will likely be one of the most loved books in any YA library collection. If you're a librarian, be warned. Our Shadows Have Claws will be checked out constantly. Place one copy in your story collection, but make sure you feature the book on the circulation desk, in book talks and have multiple copies on hand.
Algonquin has done it again: published the best of the absolute best! Our Shadows Have Claws is a real winner. This anthology is a heavy favorite for all book prizes this year. You MUST HAVE, MUST READ Our Shadows Have Claws.
Highly, highly recommended and my favorite for Book of the Year!
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