I'M HERE is a young adult short story anthology edited by TWUC member Beverley Brenna and published by Red Deer Press, an imprint of Sutherland House Books (ISBN: 9780889957749). It's available from your favourite bookstore or directly from Sutherland House via krithika@sutherlandhousebooks.com.

This collection includes Bev's introduction and nineteen brand new stories for teens from authors across Canada. Although each reflects in some way the theme of identity, multiple genres and styles flourish side by side, their pages engaging the reader with brevity and power. From talented newbies to veteran virtuosos, these authors present a spectrum of teenagers who vigorously sing out, "I'm here!" Authors include Dennis Allen; Beth Goobie; Simone Garneau; Sylvia Gunnery; Madeleine Hart; Charise Jewel; Alice Kuipers; Patricia McCowan; Lynne McGonigle Clarke; Jean Mills; Ann Margaret Oberst; Patricia Robertson; Ziggy Schutz; Brian Slattery; Kelly Stewart;  Mike Stewart; Colin Thornton; Maureen Ulrich; and Carleigh Wu.