Twice Told: Original Stories Inspired by Original Artwork - Original Stories Inspired by Original Artwork

Featuring a range of talented authors, Twice Told showcases the diverse interpretations and creative genius ignited by the same artwork.

“A refreshing departure from thematic short-story collections . . . intriguing.”—Booklist, starred review

Readers and writers all have their choice when art is the inspiration. Twice Told is a collection of original short stories inspired by fine-artist Scott Hunt’s haunting charcoal drawings. Eighteen authors, each one a standout voice in young-adult fiction, used one of nine images as a creative spur. Pieces by two different authors are paired with each piece of art, proving that every picture tells at least two stories. The result is an anthology of captivating stories with sometimes similar and sometimes vastly different themes. Each tale demonstrates the power of art to stir ideas and highlights the author’s unique resources to interpret what he or she sees.

With fascinating fiction, striking artwork, and a concept that leaves room for you, the reader, to do your own storytelling. Twice Told is perfect for aspiring authors and for those who look for the telling details all around them.

Contributing Authors:
Sarah Dessen
Gene Brewer
Ron Koertge
Jan Marino
Audrey Couloumbis
M. T. Anderson
Nancy Werlin
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Neal Shusterman
Bruce Coville
Adèle Geras
Marilyn Singer
John Green
William Sleator
Alex Flinn
Jaime Adoff
David Lubar