A short story collection from 16 of Aotearoas most respected writers, both past and present. Sixteen stories have been selected from authors including: Gina Cole, Lani Wendt Young, Rajorshi Chakraborti, Witi Ihimaera, Anahera Gildea, Elsie Locke, Owen Marshall, David Hill, Katherin Mansfield, Patricia Grace, Frank Sargeson, Tracey Slaughter, Russell Boey, Ting j You and Nithya Narayanan Each story explores ideas about identity, activism awareness, coming-of-age, society, and family. The stories are organised to progress with readers, meaning teachers can use it across different year-groups and readers can continue to return to it as they grow.