I loved that this was an anthology celebrating the magic of reading YA. I was hoping it would be something I might share with students as we work on studying books. I wish this had been around when I was in school. It makes lit analysis so fun and approachable. It strips the stories down to their technical make-up, breaking them down to their nuts and bolts to show us what goes into a good story. With practical advice like tips on world building, imagery, and characterization, it’s the perfect workbook for aspiring or actual authors. I think this could be a great addition to our school library and one to share with students interested in writing, for sure. In the classroom, I think teachers could use it to help students almost the Masterclasses that are offered or Stephen King on Writing. Except working with high school students, it focuses on lit for them. The intro by Pan explains why a good short story is so hard to write, which makes this collection even more impressive. I think that is important for kids to remember when they are struggling that lots of people struggle, but it is still possible. The stories are great and diverse, and I ordered a copy for our school because I enjoyed it so much.

I'm not a huge fan of short stories, but I loved reading a few by some of my favorite YA authors. I did enjoy that so many wonderful authors came together for this collection.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this was a really unique book, because it’s a mashup of story collection, analysis, and writing advice. While not all of the stories worked for me, I did like the collection as a whole .

This was an interesting collection, not only for the stories, but for the essays, as well. There were, of course, some stories I liked more than others, but whatever the case with the story, the essays that accompanied them were all illuminating in some way. This is a great collection for readers and writers alike, helping you look at fiction - short stories in particular - through a whole new lens.

I really enjoyed this read. I thought it was very powerful and well edited. I often have a hard time getting into short stories and anthologies but this one really captured me.

True rating 4.5
I've never read a collection of short stories before. Not like this. But I loved most of them. I definitely think this is a book, more like a craft book better savored in a physical format. I've never before have wanted to scribble along the margins of a book before but with this one, I felt the need to take notes. It's a book full of short, concise stories that leave you begging for more and yet are complete. Each story ends with a "lesson" of sorts that explains what works and how it draws the reader in. I love this quote "Tell the blank page a story, and it will tell you who you are." And it's true. Through writing, some people learn about themselves and are able to better express their feelings. This book will appeal the both readers and writers alike but i think writers will connect to them on a deeper level.

This is definitely a book that I will share with students! It is unique in that it provides valuable tips to the reader about writing. I love YA and this was the perfect book to read . Quick stories and the time to reflect worked for me. I am sure this will find itself in many classroom libraries!

Foreshadow:Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA is an engaging and accessible read that will empower readers to discover new authors.

The collaborative effort by Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma, which originated from their website, has brought together a short story compilation from 13 bold new YA voices entitled, Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA. “Ranging from contemporary romance to mind-bending fantasy, the Foreshadow stories showcase underrepresented voices and highlight the beauty and power of YA fiction.” Each story is cradled by an introduction from YA powerhouses such as Laurie Halse Anderson and Jason Reynolds and a closer look at the techniques that each story uses by editors Emily and Nova. There are many layers of richness in this book that would make this a great resource in the classroom. As readers, you and your students will love the twists and turns in the short stories. As teachers of writing and for some of us who are also writers you will have a deep appreciation for the essays on craft and technique that Emily and Nova include, along with the writing prompts that encourage you to be brave and try that technique yourself.

As a teacher, I am constantly searching for model texts for my students. This offers a unique look inside the author's perception of their own writing, model texts that are so beautiful they will give you goosebumps, and writing prompts to inspire young writers. This book will always have a space in my writer's workshop.

Foreshadow is a fantastic short story collection featuring OwnVoices stories from new authors. The way these new voices wrote really impactful stories in vastly different genres blew me away - many of these stories had fantastical or supernatural elements, and I was truly impressed by the incredible world-building these writers were able to do in such a short time. This book is so unique as a book on craft and an exploration of the magic of storytelling with well-known YA authors introducing the stories and the editors, Emily X. R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma, breaking the story down and analyzing different stylistic elements, writing techniques, themes, motifs, symbols, etc. I will definitely be investing in my own finished copy of this brilliant anthology.

These short stories were exactly what I've been in the mood for this week. Quick but impactful reads by great new voices with introductions from some of the best ya authors out there. You can't beat that.

i really wanted to like this book, but i am just not into short stories enough for me to care. thank you netgalley for letting me read this one early, though. i appreaicte you always!

THIS ONE HAD INTERESTING INFORMATION AND GREAT ADVICE FROM OTHERS. THANK YOU ALGONQUIN BOOKS FOR THIS COPY!!!!!!!!

I was invited to take part in the blog tour for this book, and spotlighted its release on my blog. What an amazing, unique anthology that really shows the power of the YA genre! These stories were brilliant, and what an incredible idea to include essays about the art and craft of YA. I hope future YA anthologies take a cue from this one and its dedication to uplifting diverse and emerging voices.

Cute read honoring all ya authors and readers who love all types of genres inside the young adult genre.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is PERFECT for aspiring writers. It not only includes 13 stories of various genres, but also explains different writing techniques and demonstrates them. While I didn't necessarily enjoy every single story, I still felt like the book was helpful as a whole. It was a quick and easy read, too. If you enjoyed Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly or Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, you will enjoy this anthology!

“After all, what’s the point of storytelling magic if it isn’t shared.” Love the idea of different authors and different glimpses into the writing process.

Flight: 4*
Sweet meats: 5* (my favorite)
Glow: 4*
Escape: 4*
Pan Dulce: 4*
Solace: 4*
Princess: 3*
Fools: 5*
Monsters: 3*
Break: 3*
Resilient: 3*
Belly: 4*