First Kiss (Then Tell): A Collection
of True Lip-Locked Moments
edited by Cylin Busby

    FIRST KISS (THEN TELL) edited by Cylin Busby
    With stories and art by:  Deb Caletti, Cecil Castellucci, Roz Chast, Nick Eliopulos, Amy Kim Ganter, Nikki
    Grimes,Shannon and Dean Hale, Justine Larbalestier, David Levithan, Leslie Margolis, Sarah Mlynowski,
    Lauren Myracle, Donna Jo Napoli, Alyson Noel, Naomi Shihab Nye, Micol Ostow, Lisa Papademetriou,
    Paul Ruditis, Jon Scieska, Robin Wasserman, & Scott Westerfeld
    Category:  Anthology
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 6+
    Release Date:  12/26/07
    Publisher:  Bloomsbury
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Author Cylin Busby has brought together some of young adult's funniest and most talented authors to reminisce about
    their real-life first kisses (or the second, or the third, or the twenty-fifth).  In a collection that ranges from funny to
    bittersweet, from cringe-worthy to downright disgusting, this is one anthology that is guaranteed to have you laughing
    out loud.

    A slimy first kiss that wasn't even wanted, the breathless anticipation of a first kiss that never came, and the first kiss
    horror stories that should exist nowhere but in nightmares -- the authors hold nothing back when it comes to their
    memories (that is, when they can actually remember).

    The book is also interspersed with quizzes about kissing, lists including historical kisses in movies, funny (but
    sometimes not-so-helpful) first kiss advice, and much more.  It's a quick, easy read that's sure to appeal to both girls
    and boys, young and old.  And since a portion of the proceeds from sales of the book benefit NPR's Youth Radio,
    you'll be doing both yourself and other teens a favor by picking up a copy of FIRST KISS (THEN TELL).