Big City Cool: Short Stories about Urban Youth: Short Stories about Urban Youth
No. of pages 181
Published: 2002
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"Big City Cool: Short Stories about Urban Youth" by Dr. M. Jerry Weiss explores the vibrant lives of young people navigating the complexities of urban environments. Through a series of interconnected short stories, the book delves into themes of friendship, identity, and resilience. Each narrative offers a snapshot of diverse characters—from aspiring artists to budding entrepreneurs—who confront both challenges and opportunities in their bustling city landscapes. With rich, evocative prose, Weiss captures the dynamic energy of urban life, portraying how youth embrace their surroundings while shaping their dreams and futures amidst the noise and chaos of the big city. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 181 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .
M. Jerry Weiss is Distinguished Service Professor of Communications Emeritus, New Jersey City University. A teacher, writer, and lecturer, he has won numerous awards and honors, including the 1997 International Reading Association Special Service Award and the National Council of Teachers of English Distinguished Service Award. Helen S. Weiss is an author and scholar of humor. Jerry and Helen Weiss are editors of two previous anthologies: "From One Experience to Another" and "Lost & Found. "They live in Montclair, New Jersey.