"Sports Shorts: An Anthology of Short Stories" by Joseph Bruchac is a collection that delves into the world of sports through a Native American lens. The anthology features a variety of engaging short stories that highlight the significance of sports in cultural identity and community. Each tale presents different characters grappling with challenges both on and off the field, showcasing the spirit of competition, resilience, and personal growth. Bruchac skillfully intertwines themes of heritage, tradition, and the transformative power of sports, making the collection not only entertaining but also a profound exploration of identity and belonging. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

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There are 127 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Darby Creek Publishing .

Marilyn Singer , a recipient of the NCTE Award for Children's Poetry, is the author of more than one hundred books. She lives in New York and Connecticut. Visit her website at www. marilynsinger. net. Terry Trueman has worked as, among other things, a therapist, a community college writing instructor and an annuities salesman. He is also a political activist, a public radio film critic and a published poet. He is also the father of Sheehan, who has severe cerebral palsy. STUCK IN NEUTRAL is his first novel. DAVID LUBAR created a sensation with his debut novel, Hidden Talents , an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. He is also the author of the Nathan Abercrombie series, True Talents , Flip , and six Weenies short story collections. He lives in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. JOSEPH BRUCHAC is a poet, storyteller, and author of more than sixty books for children and adults who has received many literary honors, including the American Book Award and the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award. He is of Abenaki and Slovak heritage, and lives in Greenfield Center, New York.