Category Archives: Controversial Issue/Debate

“Self Storage”

Self Storage by Gayle Brandeis  How difficult is it for the ordinary you or me to do the right thing? Well, if we are middle class and living in the US, usually, it’s not too tough. We are supported by … Continue reading

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Bluford series: Five new titles are here!

The popular Bluford series  is here! We’ve got all 15 titles now. And there are 5 copies of each one, so come on over and check them out! If you want to know which of the Bluford books are sequels or what order you … Continue reading

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Surviving Southside

  Finally! Some good, interesting books for high school students who are learning to read or improving their reading skills. I’ve mentioned that we’ve been buying these books. Well, now most of them are here. I plan to post about … Continue reading

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“Story of a Girl”

When Deanna was only thirteen years old, her father caught her having sex in the back of a car with Tommy, a seventeen-year-old friend of Deanna’s brother. Bad, yes. Embarrassing, yes. But what ruins Deanna’s reputation is that Tommy—who, after … Continue reading

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New Series–Quick Reads

Two New Series  I’m always on the lookout for books that appeal to teens who are English learners. Unfortunately, they aren’t always easy to find. Most books written at a reading level that challenges you and pushes your reading skills … Continue reading

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“Unwind”

Unwind by Neal Shusterman  “The Second Civil War, also known as “The Heartland War,” was a long and bloody conflict fought over a single issue. “To end the war, a set of constitutional amendments, known as “The Bill of Life” … Continue reading

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“Into the Beautiful North”

Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea      Tres Camarones, Sinaloa, Mexico just isn’t what it used to be. Looking for work, nearly all of the men have disappeared “into the beautiful north”—the United States. Nayeli, the young woman who … Continue reading

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Hunger Games Action Movie Poster

Check out the Hunger Games movie poster. Click here to see and hear it in action. Give it a chance to upload–it may take a minute. What a cool riff on the theme of Katniss, the girl on fire. I … Continue reading

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“Want to Go Private?”

    Want to Go Private? By Sarah Darer Littman I want all of you to read this. Really. Abby is worried about beginning high school because she thinks that life will be even worse than middle school now that there … Continue reading

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What will Hook You?

After the Moment by Garret Freymann-Weyr.  Uglies by Scott Westerfield I was looking for a love story with some reality to it. I wanted to read a YA love story that didn’t end with the perfect couple, after a few … Continue reading

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