Category Archives: Family Problems
Banned Books: The Top Ten of the Last Year
I want to say goodbye to Banned Books Week with the most recent list of books that are challenged in schools and communities. Here are the top ten of 2011. I’ve read many and think they are pretty good books. … Continue reading
Adult Books for Teens; “It Calls You Back”
It Calls You Back by Luis J. Rodriguez Many students know about Luis J. Rodriguez’s memoir Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in LA. We have multiple copies in the library as it has remained popular. From my … Continue reading
Adult Books for Teens: “Fahrenheit 451”
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Wall-sized televisions that simulate interaction and communication with the person existing within the confines of the ‘living’ room don’t seem much like science fiction anymore, but when Ray Bradbury wrote Fahrenheit 451 in the late … Continue reading
Quick Picks–they’re easy to read and you can’t put them down
The book summaries are from the publishers–book flaps, etc. Just Another Hero by Sharon Draper (third in series–The battle of Jericho and November Blues) As Kofi, Arielle, Dana, November, and Jericho face personal challenges during their last year of high … Continue reading
Adult Books for Teens: “Damage Control”
Damage Control by Denise Hamilton Addicted to Adderall in an effort to keep her edge over the competition, Maggie Silver works at the public relations firm The Blair Company. The Blair Company, based in Los Angeles, has all the A-list … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense
Tagged Adult books for teens, Los Angeles, mystery
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More new biography and memoir
So–I’m defining biography and memoir a little loosely here, but I think teachers would love to have you read any of these books. And you’ll find empathy, outrage, inspiration and courage through your reading. Enjoy! We All Fall Down by … Continue reading
“The Haunting of Hill House”
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Some of you have said you’re tired of teen horror that focuses a bit too much on romance. You want something creepier, but you’re not sure if you have the time to … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Family Problems, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Supernatural
Tagged ghosts, horror, Shirley Jackson
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It’s Time for Horror!
We’ve got some new books for October reading, and they look great! If the title is hyperlinked, click on it for my review. iDrakula by Bekka Black An updated version of Dracula told through a series of text messages, instant … Continue reading
“A Monster Calls”
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd) Ever since his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and began treatments, Conor has been haunted by nightmares. Just after midnight, at 12:07 AM, a monster enters … Continue reading
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