Within Reach: Ten Stories

by Donald R. Gallo

A collection of ten stories in which characters face choices, risks, and challenges in their lives, by such authors as Constance C. Greene, Judie Angell, and Robert Lipsyte

179 pages, Library Binding

Published July 1, 1993

About the author

Donald R. Gallo, often called the godfather of YA short stories, is the editor of more than a dozen acclaimed anthologies, including Sixteen, Destination Unexpected, First Crossing, and What Are You Afraid Of?. A former English teacher and professor, he began championing short stories written specifically for teens in 1980, addressing a gap in school curricula. His groundbreaking work has earned numerous accolades, including the ALAN Award for Outstanding Contributions to Young Adult Literature. Gallo now writes, edits, and presents workshops, while also enjoying photography, cooking, and travel from his home in Solon, Ohio.