This is collection of 21 stories by today’s best young adult authors. The topic is obviously the prom. Or, as everyone outside of New Jersey says, “prom”. (This is true. We say “I’m going to the prom.” But apparently everyone else, especially in John Hughes movies set in the Chicago suburbs, says “I’m going to prom.” or “What about prom, Blaine?” )
As with any collection there are hits and misses. I skipped a few stories, but overall a pretty solid collection. My favorites:
John Green’s “The Great American Morp”–Girl hosts an anti-prom at her house. John Green is a Printz and Printz Honor winner, and also very witty and charming to boot. Check out his video blog http://www.brotherhood2.com This story was v. funny and had characteristic John Green smarty pants humor. Also the phrase “jill off”, which made me laugh out loud.
“You are a Prom Queen, Dance, Dance, Dance” by Elizabeth Craft–Girl has date at the prom who makes her reveal her true feelings for him. A nice regular old story.
“Mom Called She Says You Have to go to Prom” by Adrienne Maria Vrettos Read the rest of this entry »
