[1] It is the sequel of Golden Girl and Other Stories which is set in the same high school.
[1] Glory Days and Other Stories follows the lives of a group of teenagers who must face issues involving "dating, family, power, and identity".
[2] The novel underwent some controversy in 2000 for including a story that features date rape.
[4] In 2000 Glory Days and Other Stories was deemed inappropriate for elementary school students in the Langley School District in British Columbia after a teacher being tried for sexual assault was revealed to have taught the novel in her Grade 4 and 5 class.
[3] Gillian Chan was the shortlist finalist for two awards for Glory Days in 1996:[4] She also was the winner of one award:[4] The novel also received the following praise from The Hamilton Spectator: "Glory Days explores real issues facing young adults without ever taking on a preachy, parental tone ...Chan never settles for the easy, perfect out.