Oh, Ellen [editor]. You Are Here: Connecting Flights. Addl. Creators Linda Sue Park, Erin Entrada Kelly, Grace Lin, Traci Chee, Mike Chen, Meredith Ireland, Mike Jung, Minh Lê, Ellen Oh, Randy Ribay, Christina Soontornvat, and Susan Tan. HarperCollins / Allida, 03/2023. 272pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-06-323908-1. GRADES 3–6. OUTSTANDING.
This collection of short stories deftly interweaves the experiences of a dozen young Asian American travelers as they are moving through Chicago’s O’Hare airport on the same day. Beginning with a crisis at the TSA checkpoint, the stories ripple through the airport as the characters observe and often interact with one another. The powerhouse collection of authors reads like a who’s who in current children’s lit, and the editing by Ellen Oh makes sure that each story stands on its own while also working in the collection. This one is a must-have for schools and libraries.
Rachael Reiley—Hillcrest Elementary K-8 / Oakland Unified School District