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In a thrilling follow-up to Tasting Light, ten bestselling and award-winning masters of the form use the possible--and the premise of hope--to explore how science and technology can reshape our world and defy assumptions. At once a collection of hard science fiction for curious middle-graders and an antidote to despair in the face of dystopian uncertainty, these horizon-bending stories may seem unreal, but all follow the rules of physics and biology as we understand them today. These tales of space junk, multiverse navigation, an asteroid named Doomsday, and bees and marmots in space pulse with honesty and optimism. Whether home is a planet, a moon, a space station, or a fleet starship, relatable protagonists of different genders, classes, nationalities, ethnicities, and orientations face challenges--some harrowing, some hilarious--true to their moment in time and space. Brisk plots, resonant themes, and scientific rigor define these forward-facing stories by leading middle-grade authors. Taken together, the tales champion youth agency through characters who approach science in adventurous ways, underscoring that we are all, indeed, made of the same luminous stuff. With stories by: William Alexander, A. R. Capetta, Maddi Gonzalez, Carlos Hernandez, Kekla Magoon, Jenn Reese, David Robertson, Wade Roush, Eliot Schrefer, and Fran Wilde.

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William Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author of unrealisms for middle-grade readers and a contributor to Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions. William Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author of unrealisms for middle-grade readers and a contributor to Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions. William Alexander is a New York Times bestselling author of unrealisms for middle-grade readers and a contributor to Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions. Wade Roush is a technology journalist and audio producer who focuses on how science and technology are changing our lives and what we can do as individuals to steer that process. He is the host of the podcast Soonish and the editor of the hard sci-fi anthology Twelve Tomorrows. Wade Roush is a technology journalist and audio producer who focuses on how science and technology are changing our lives and what we can do as individuals to steer that process. He is the host of the podcast Soonish and the editor of the hard sci-fi anthology Twelve Tomorrows. Wade Roush is a technology journalist and audio producer who focuses on how science and technology are changing our lives and what we can do as individuals to steer that process. He is the host of the podcast Soonish and the editor of the hard sci-fi anthology Twelve Tomorrows. A. R. Capetta is a Lambda Award-winning author who has penned many YA speculative fiction novels as well as the Hocus and Pocus series for young readers. Along with Wade Roush, they also edited and contributed to Tasting Light: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Rewire Your Perceptions. Carlos Hernandez is the award-winning author of the middle-grade novels Sal and Gabi Break the Universe and Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe as well as, for grown-ups, the short story collection The Assimilated Cuban's Guide to Quantum Santeria. Kekla Magoon writes novels and nonfiction books for children and teens, often exploring themes of identity, community, empowerment, and social justice. Acclaimed titles include The Secret Library, The Season of Styx Malone, and Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People. Jenn Reese (they/she) writes speculative adventures for readers (and listeners) of all ages. Their books for young readers include the award-winning A Game of Fox & Squirrels as well as Every Bird a Prince, the Above World trilogy, and their newest novel, Puzzleheart. David A. Robertson is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award and has won the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, as well as the Writers' Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate. Eliot Schrefer is not an artificial intelligence. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Endangered and Threatened, both finalists for the National Book Award, The Darkness Outside Us, Queer Ducks (and Other Animals), The Popper Penguin Rescue, and other books for young people. Fran Wilde is a two-time Nebula Award-winning author of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for kids and adults. Her novels include Updraft, Riverland, The Ship of Stolen Words, and The Book of Gems. Maddi Gonzalez is a cartoonist from the Rio Grande Valley, who now lives in the midwestern United States with her husband. Drawing from her experience with recurring illness that often keeps her stuck in bed, Maddi created ""Zabrina Meets the Retro Club"" as an exploration of a world where she could go out with few limits. Based in Los Angeles, JJ Hawkins (he/him) is an actor, producer, and writer with extensive experience in film, television, voice-over, and audiobook narration. JJ is also a proud transgender man who was hilariously and tragically raised by six generations of Mormons. In classic rebellion, JJ went on to be named one of the Top 20 Actors from Historically Underrepresented Communities by the Casting Society of America (CSA) and was named IMDb's Actor of the Month for December 2020. He was selected to be in the 2022 Sony Pictures Television Diverse Actor's Showcase and has produced multiple films amplifying queer and trans voices. JJ's voice can be heard on Disney TV, Cartoon Network, and Audible, and his face can be seen in shows littering CBS and the CW. Hana Lass is a noted actress who has worked on stages and screens from New York to Seattle. As an obsessive reader, she delights in bringing stories to life. She enjoys recording all genres, from YA to fantasy and everything in between.

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