The Loss of All Lost Things(1st Edition) by AminaGautier Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 2016 by Elixir Press ISBN-13: 978-1-932418-56-9, ISBN: 1-932418-56-3
"Winner of the Chicago Public Library's 21st Century Award.Winner of the International Latino Book Award in FictionWinner of the Phillis Wheatley Book Award in FictionWinner of Best Book Award in Literary FictionWinner of Best Book Award in Fiction: Short StoriesWinner of a Silver IPPY AwardWinner of a Royal Palm Literary AwardWinner of the Florida Authors and Publisher's Association President's Book AwardFinalist for the Hurston/Wright ..."
Now We Will Be Happy (Prairie Schooner Book Prize in Fiction) by AminaGautier Paperback, 140 Pages, Published 2014 by University Of Nebraska Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8032-5539-5, ISBN: 0-8032-5539-X
"Now We Will Be Happy is a prize-winning collection of stories about Afro-Puerto Ricans, U.S.-mainland-born Puerto Ricans, and displaced native Puerto Ricans who are living between spaces while attempting to navigate the unique culture that defines their identity. Amina Gautier's characters deal with the difficulties of bicultural identities in a world that wants them to choose only one.The characters in Now We Will Be Happy are as unpre ..."
At-Risk Stories (Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction Ser.) by AminaGautier, Nancy Zafris Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2012 by University Of Georgia Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-4439-3, ISBN: 0-8203-4439-7
"In Amina Gautier’s Brooklyn, some kids make it and some kids don’t, but not in simple ways or for stereotypical reasons. Gautier’s stories explore the lives of young African Americans who might all be classified as “at-risk,” yet who encounter different opportunities and dangers in their particular neighborhoods and schools and who see life through the lens of different family experiences.Gautier’s focus is on quiet daily moments, even ..."
At-Risk(1st Edition) Stories by AminaGautier, Nancy Zafris Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2011 by University Of Georgia Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8203-3888-0, ISBN: 0-8203-3888-5
"In Amina Gautier’s Brooklyn, some kids make it and some kids don’t, but not in simple ways or for stereotypical reasons. Gautier’s stories explore the lives of young African Americans who might all be classified as “at-risk,” yet who encounter different opportunities and dangers in their particular neighborhoods and schools and who see life through the lens of different family experiences.Gautier’s focus is on quiet daily moments, even ..."
"Literary short stories by established and emerging writers.Excerpts:Natalie Sypolt My Brothers and Me "Ooh, Aunt Mari. Is that your fancy boyfriend?" Andrea said. "He's not so fancy. You guys are brats." Manuel Muñoz The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A. "You've been there a lot? When did you cross over?" "I was born here," I tell her in English. Then I say it again to her in Spanish, then I let her stay silent for a moment so she can ..."
"Front porches, family cars, playgrounds, swimming pools: from such familiar haunts of childhood, these stories look out on the world through young eyes and hearts. Wise beyond their years―or soon to be―Ruthie, Omar, J.J., and the other kids in these stories veer in and out of touching distance to learn hard lessons about trust, love, and mortality. However engaged or aloof, grownups are always nearby. Far-from-perfect emissaries to the ..."
"The phone calls from my grandfather began after Charlie Palmieri died. Grief-
stricken, my grandfather called each time one of his favorite musicians passed
away. Delicately, he announced the passing as if it were that ofa family member
or someone we had actually known. The calls had little to do with any ability on
my part to appreciate the musicians he revered. He turned to me by default; none
of his children shared his interest i ..."
"Come here, Youngblood.” Jason rose and approached him. His grandfather
began to pat Jason's chest and pockets. Jason jumped back. “Man, what you
think you doing?” His grandfather said, “Checking for weapons.” “You're crazy. I
ain't ..."
"Winner of the 2023 Soft Skull-Kimbilio Publishing Prize, a collection of short stories that elaborate the realities of a diasporic existence, split identities, and the beautiful potency of meaningful connections Primarily told from the ..."
"These "healing visions" arise forcefully against the backdrop of our seemingly ever-darkening world. All proceeds will be donated to groups fighting for women's rights, everywhere." --"
"This book celebrates a milestone anniversary for The Danahy Fiction Prize, collecting the stories by the first ten winners of the annual contest. The prize was established with a generous gift from University of Tampa alums Judge Paul W. Danahy Jr. and his wife, Georgia. The contest is judged by the editors of TAMPA REVIEW."
"Choose Wisely: 35 Women Up To No Good is a feminist anthology of dark fiction, co-edited by H. L. Nelson and Joanne Merriam. Containing 35 stories of bad women, and "good" women who just haven't been caught yet, it features the writing of Joyce Carol Oates, Aimee Bender, Diane Cook, and more. "Composed of 35 gleefully dark short stories by and about women, this anthology is a welcome antidote to the conventional world of women’s fictio ..."
"Choose Wisely: 35 Women Up To No Good is a feminist anthology of dark fiction, co-edited by H. L. Nelson and Joanne Merriam. Containing 35 stories of bad women, and "good" women who just haven't been caught yet, it features the writing of Joyce Carol Oates, Aimee Bender, Diane Cook, and more. Table of Contents: Janet Shell Anderson, “Every Purpose Under Heaven” Sidney Archer, “Woman Enough” Alisha M. Attella, “Rise” Gwen Beatty, “Ange ..."
"I'm here nownot justto keep my father happy, not just torun an errand, but
toseemy brother. The months without him were rough. It was like our place was
empty. Me and Pops ain't have much tosay to each other without Julio there.And I
wanted ..."
"These stories are enveloped by change and the changes that shift the trajectories of our lives: change that shatters us, change that opens the world, and change from which we can never come back."