As part of American Library Week, today is Teen Literature Day. I thought I'd share some of my favorite teen books and why. In no particular order, here they are:
The Giver by Lois Lowry - though it's a younger read, this is still one of the best science fiction books I've read
Graceling by Kristin Cashore - an amazing fantasy novel with a strong willed and strong heroine.
I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb - laugh out loud funny
Black and White by Paul Volponi - an interesting look at how two boys are treated by the law based on the color of their skin.
Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan - a great first book in an awesome fantasy series. I give this to as many people as I can.
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz - a boy spy. Things go boom. How can you go wrong?
Secret Language of Girls by Siobhan Dowd - a wonderful story of how friendships can change over time.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - heartbreaking and wonderfully illustrated story about grief and loss.
Outsiders by SE Hinton - a classic and must read.
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I know, it's a favorite of everyone right nw, but Katniss is an extraordinary heroine.
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - not an easy read by any means, but an important one for teen girls to read.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - I am an admitted John Green fan, but in my opinion, this one is his best. Hazel and Gus are wonderful characters.
Of course, there are many, many more, but that's just a brief sampling. If you ever need something to read, come find me!
The Giver by Lois Lowry - though it's a younger read, this is still one of the best science fiction books I've read
Graceling by Kristin Cashore - an amazing fantasy novel with a strong willed and strong heroine.
I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class President by Josh Lieb - laugh out loud funny
Black and White by Paul Volponi - an interesting look at how two boys are treated by the law based on the color of their skin.
Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan - a great first book in an awesome fantasy series. I give this to as many people as I can.
Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz - a boy spy. Things go boom. How can you go wrong?
Secret Language of Girls by Siobhan Dowd - a wonderful story of how friendships can change over time.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - heartbreaking and wonderfully illustrated story about grief and loss.
Outsiders by SE Hinton - a classic and must read.
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - I know, it's a favorite of everyone right nw, but Katniss is an extraordinary heroine.
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - not an easy read by any means, but an important one for teen girls to read.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - I am an admitted John Green fan, but in my opinion, this one is his best. Hazel and Gus are wonderful characters.
Of course, there are many, many more, but that's just a brief sampling. If you ever need something to read, come find me!
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