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The fifth edition of Voices of the Future weaves together short stories of bravery and belonging in a memorable and heartwarming collection. Experience the next generation’s creativity and vision through these brief tales from rising young creatives.
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In a world where a Risky life speeds up time, Ordina walks the dark blue footprints of Routine to slow time down. Ordina’s younger sister, Chancy, is dying, and the cure only grows in the forest outside their village. Chancy longs to dance in the spring festival, but her illness—and Ordina’s worries—prevent her from practicing.
Ordina knows if she stays safely in a Routine life, she can prolong her time with her sister, but if they stray from the footprints of Routine and take this Risk, there is a chance of healing her—but time will speed up and Chancy might die before they get the cure.
This title releases March 25, 2025.
Navigating ski slopes since the age of three taught Annika Crum how to challenge herself and get back up when she falls down. She writes stories of quiet courage in wondrous worlds, showing introverted girls they don’t have to change who they are to be heroes. When she isn’t writing, you can find Annika testing out new mapmaking features, perfectly toasting s’mores, and swimming in the lakes of BC, Canada.
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