Madeleine L'Engle is best known for her young adult novel A Wrinkle in Time, but she was a prolific writer, penning fiction, nonfiction, poetry, short stories, and plays throughout her life. The Moment of Tenderness is a new, posthumous collection of short stories: Many of these stories have never before been published, while others were reworked and became scenes in her novels or memoirs. Some are nonfiction, recounting moments in L'Engle's own life; others are heartbreaking coming-of-age stories; still others are strange and wonderful, with fantastical elements and bizarre creatures—but all feature an insightful glimpse into the human spirit, whether with hope or wistful melancholy. The Moment of Tenderness is a captivating collection that will be adored by fans both old and new.