This book features short stories from so many diverse young voices, as well as essays from Born This Way Foundation co-founders Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. There are 51 stories in total--each powerful in its own way--and each with a unique take away for the reader, through themes such as helping others, overcoming adversity, and/or erasing the stigma around mental health also includes comments to the authors at the end of every chapter, as well as resources that one can go to for help that pertain to those stories. This is a beautiful anthology collection that gives hope for the world. Highly recommend enough for readers of all ages.