A Little Bit Super is a collection of stories about teenagers with superpowers, but their super powers are, unfortunately a bit limited. One teen can talk to animals, but only one day a month. Another can get his wishes granted when he crosses his fingers, but it only works for small, somewhat insignificant wishes. Yet another can sense when avocados are ripe, a superpower no one thought they’d every need.
Each story gives a unique twist to the concept of a superpower, allowing the variety of “superheroes” the chance to find their unique way to shine. The youth can influence the world around them for good if they choose the do so.
The stories are by a variety of authors, including the following: Gary D. Schmidt, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Meg Medina, Daniel Nayeri, Linda Sue Park, Mitali Perkins, and Pam Muñoz Ryan. With such a variety of writers, the volume gives voice to a wide-range cultures throughout the book. I loved seeing such a variety and recognizing how a specific superpower could help one youth’s family, even though it may seems obsolete to the rest of us.
I really enjoyed this collection of stories, and as I read I wondered: what minor superpower would I like?
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance review copy of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
