So far I only read one:

-- Monster, Finder, Shifter by Nina Kiriki Hoffman - 3*
Read by Stefan Rudnicki

In an interview:
Q: What inspired your story “Monsters, Finders, Shifters?”
A: I worked on it a while ago, and can’t now remember where the original idea came from. The story was waiting to be the first chapter of a book, but I had other projects I had to do, so that hasn’t happened yet. Finally I took another look and thought it could stand on its own.
Q: Bertram has to answer “What is human?” at a young age. How would you answer that question at Bert’s age? Would you give the same answer now?
A: When I was twelve, I’m pretty sure I thought people and human meant the same thing. Bert grew up in a culture where the dividing line between human and monster is clearly defined, and in his world, the chances of being born with “monster” traits are much higher, so I think he has a more difficult time with this question than I did. // These days, I think “human” defines our species, and “people” has a much wider meaning. We share the planet with all kinds of beings. We have differing senses, intelligences, body structures, cognition, desires, and fears. All of these things interest me.

I can see how it could be a first chapter. I accept it as a short story but I wasn't fond of the ending. If Siti can be helped, why won't they let him? Why is he going to "Not There"? Is he a monster? "The monsters lived with the Shadows, far off in the forest to the northwest, a direction we called Not There. When the wind was right, sometimes we smelled faraway smoke from Not There, or heard music made by instruments none of us knew."