{"product_id":"cool-awkward-black-strong-9780593525098","title":"Cool. Awkward. Black. | Stories Edited by Karen Strong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #111111; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eCool. Awkward. Black.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #333333; border-bottom: 2px solid #8b0000; padding-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eEdited by Karen Strong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #555555; font-size: 1.1em; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\"Real or imaginary, geekdom is where it's at in this multi-genre YA anthology that celebrates 'the geek'...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf4f4; border-left: 5px solid #8b0000; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 25px; box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #5a0000;\"\u003e📚 YOUNG ADULT FICTION | ANTHOLOGY | BLACK FICTION \u0026amp; GEEK CULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eA life-affirming, dynamic collection of stories celebrating and redefining the many facets of Blackness and geekiness from today's top bestselling authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003csection\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCool. Awkward. Black.\u003c\/em\u003e is an expansive and exciting multi-genre YA anthology that shines a spotlight on the self-proclaimed geeks of the world. Featuring an exclusive cast of Black characters, this collection spans a wide array of narratives—from a girl who deeply believes in UFOs, to a boy finally encountering his Prince Charming, a hopeful performer dreaming of a role in \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e, and a misunderstood magician grappling with unchecked power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSeamlessly blending contemporary and historical settings with fantasy, sci-fi, and magical realism, these eclectic plotlines capture the true essence of geekdom. Compiled and edited by Karen Strong, this life-affirming anthology redefines the narrative landscape for Black geeks, both in the real world and within brilliantly imagined realms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 25px 0; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAbout the Editor \u0026amp; Contributors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e curates this exceptional anthology, bringing together a powerhouse list of critically acclaimed, bestselling, and award-winning Black authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amerie, Kalynn Bayron, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Roseanne A. Brown, Elise Bryant, Tracy Deonn, Desiree S. Evans, Isaac Fitzsimons, Lamar Giles, Jordan Ifueko, Leah Johnson, Amanda Joy, Kwame Mbalia, Tochi Onyebuchi, Shari B. Pennant, K. Arsenault Rivera, Julian Winters, and Ibi Zoboi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eReader Targeting \u0026amp; Academic Utility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Adult Readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e An empowering and highly relatable collection for teens navigating identity, fandom, and personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiverse Literature Scholars:\u003c\/strong\u003e An excellent resource for exploring the intersection of Black identity and multi-genre speculative fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers fresh, imaginative perspectives across a variety of fantastical and realistic settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9780593525098\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0593525094\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBook Binding\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePenguin Young Readers Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eJanuary 10, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction, Short Stories\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4 style=\"color: #8b0000; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFeatures stories from award-winning and bestselling Black authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExplores diverse genres including sci-fi, historical, contemporary, and magical realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFocuses exclusively on Black characters celebrating geek culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eMost Trusted Name in Online Shopping\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Cool. 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