Baker, Jennifer

Set in an alternate version of Queens, N.Y., fifteen-year-old Violetta must participate in the Trials, a series of tests meant to push her to the edge, to atone for her sister's death.

"A celebration of writing and expression, Everyday People brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. An eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, the contributors include: Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Junot D?az, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, Brandon Taylor"--Provided by publisher.

Charlie Frost, a boy whose father Jack was killed in a car accident a year earlier, is shocked when he plays a tune on a supposedly magic harmonica given to him by his dad, only to have the snowman in the front yard start walking and talking and sounding a lot like Jack.

Ella, once carefree and popular, finds herself mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters after her father's death but enjoys a magical night at Prince Will's Christmas party.

Andy and Ari have been inseparable since they started dating, and when Andy is killed in a tragic accident, Ari learns that not even death can keep them apart.

Joey and Dawson are stranded together on Billings Island during a storm.

A modern interpretation of the classic story of the man who was put under a spell and turned into a beast until the love of Beauty breaks the spell.