A. S. King(ed.), written by King,M. T. Anderson,E.E. Charlton-Trujillo,David Levithan,Cory McCarthy,Anna-Marie McLemore,Greg Neri,Jason Reynolds,Randy Ribay, andJenny Torres Sanchez
A. S. King(ed.), written by King,M. T. Anderson,E.E. Charlton-Trujillo,David Levithan,Cory McCarthy,Anna-Marie McLemore,Greg Neri,Jason Reynolds,Randy Ribay, andJenny Torres Sanchez
A. S. King (Editor)
A. S. King has established herself as one of young adult literature’s most inventive voices, known for crafting psychologically complex narratives that burrow into the messy realities of adolescence. Her novels—exploring themes of identity, mental health, family dysfunction, and self-discovery—have earned her recognition as a writer unafraid to challenge conventional YA storytelling. King brings that same visionary sensibility to the editorial side of the literary world, curating collections that amplify diverse voices and push genre boundaries.
This editorial vision shines brightly in The Collectors: Stories, the 2024 Michael L. Printz Award winner that King shepherded alongside an exceptional roster of writers including M. T. Anderson, David Levithan, Jason Reynolds, Anna-Marie McLemore, and six other acclaimed authors. The collection stands as a testament to King’s ability to recognize and unite literary talent, bringing together stories that showcase the full spectrum of YA fiction’s artistic potential. The Printz Award recognition underscores what readers and critics already knew: that King’s editorial choices matter, and that her fingerprints on a project elevate it into the conversation about what contemporary young adult literature can achieve.
