Category Archives: Young Adult Literature
“What Can(t) Wait”
What Can(t) Wait by Ashley Hope Perez Marisa’s dad is a Mexican immigrant. He’s had a hard life in the shadow of his stepmother and as an adult always reminds his kids that: family is everything; hard work is what … Continue reading
“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
“What Happened to Goodbye”
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen I wanted a good book—realistic, but one in which characters could work out their problems. Some good writing. So I picked up Sarah Dessen because I knew she’d deliver. In What Happened to … 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
HORROR! “Bliss”
Horror: The Top Ten for Teens With teachers bringing classes in for horror and mystery book talks near Halloween, I thought it was a good time to look at our collection of teen horror and update it. One of the … Continue reading
“After the Moment”
After the Moment by Garret Freymann-Weyr I want to give After the Moment its own space and its own quick review because when I discussed it in the review of Uglies, I only commented that it wasn’t a book I’d … Continue reading
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