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Teaching Internment: Why Your Student Will Love This Novel
Lit Literature Reviews ► April 21, 2019

Teaching Internment: Why Your Student Will Love This Novel

Internment by Samira Ahmed is a daring novel for your classroom--one that addresses hate, Nationalism, and blind loyalty. Your students will immediately make real-world connections. The dystopian element makes those connections easier to discuss in a classroom setting.

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Lit Literature: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Lit Literature Reviews ► March 24, 2019

Lit Literature: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen

I don’t care who you are, we all love a little bit of romance. But I cannot hand a book about a relationship to a student without making sure there’s a twist. See, while I have a healthy respect for love, I hate to see it idealized. Enter Dreamland by Sarah Dessen.

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Broken Things by Lauren Oliver: The Perfect Mystery Novel for Your Classroom Library
Lit Literature Reviews ► February 24, 2019

Broken Things by Lauren Oliver: The Perfect Mystery Novel for Your Classroom Library

I originally read Broken Things while on vacation and, guys, I devoured it! I mean, I almost stayed in my hotel instead of exploring the Vegas strip because I just didn’t want to put it down!

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This Is My Go-To For Reluctant Readers: Black and White
Lit Literature Reviews ► January 27, 2019

This Is My Go-To For Reluctant Readers: Black and White

Black and White by Paul Volponi is the cornerstone of my classroom library! It is the first book that I book talk, the book that goes missing without fail every quarter, and the novel that...

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Why Your Classroom Needs Children of Blood and Bone
Lit Literature Reviews ► November 21, 2018

Why Your Classroom Needs Children of Blood and Bone

This is great for your real readers--the ones who love big books, love series, and like to “live” in the worlds that they read about. Anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter or Tolkien will love this book!

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I Am J: Do You Need this Novel?
Lit Literature Reviews ► June 4, 2018

I Am J: Do You Need this Novel?

I am J by Cris Beam does a wonderful job of introducing teen readers to the story of J, a transgendered teen who struggles to accept himself. This novel is simultaneously heart wrenching and hopeful. It is a great read for students who are struggling with their own gender identity or who would like to understand further the struggles of their transgendered peers.

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Belle Epoque: A Novel of Adventure, Art, and Love
Lit Literature Reviews ► April 26, 2018

Belle Epoque: A Novel of Adventure, Art, and Love

Belle Epoque follows the story of Maude Pichon, who runs away from home to find adventure in Paris. This historical fiction is perfect for any high school readers with wanderlust in their hearts.

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