Color Outside the Lines: Stories about Love is a powerful and heartfelt anthology edited by Sangu Mandanna. This collection features stories by a diverse group of authors and centers around love in many forms—romantic, familial, and platonic—told through the lens of teens navigating identity, culture, and connection. At its core, the anthology explores what it means to love across boundaries—racial, cultural, religious, and societal. It particularly highlights interracial relationships and the ways in which love can defy expectations and challenge norms. Each story presents a unique voice and perspective, blending genres like contemporary, historical, fantasy, and sci-fi to deliver emotional, thought-provoking, and often joyful reflections on what it means to “color outside the lines.” The collection stands out for its celebration of inclusivity, authenticity, and the messy, beautiful reality of young love in a multicultural world. It’s perfect for readers who crave stories that reflect the diversity of real-life experiences and the power of love to break barriers.