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The Ask and the Answer.By Patrick Ness. 2009. Gr. 9–12.
The middle volume in the Chaos Walking trilogy expands the series’ litany of heavy themes
(genocide, extremism, civil war, terrorism), all while delivering some of the most pulse-pounding action around.

Catching Fire. By Suzanne Collins. 2009. Gr.9-12
The deal was, if you win the Hunger Games, you get to live out your life in fame and comfort.
The Capitol, however, has other plans for last year’s heroes, Katniss and Peeta, as whispers of growing unrest flit about the Districts.

Cosmic. By Frank Cottrell Boyce. 2010 Gr. 4–7.
People always mistake 12-year-old Liam for a grown-up, which might help explain how he got to be the adult chaperone
for a bunch of kids in a rocket hurtling through space 200,000 miles above Earth.

Enchanted Glass. By Diana Wynne Jones. 2010 Gr. 6–9.
Fantasy veteran Jones hits a high note with this tale of a boy who is stalked by dangerous magical beings and seeks help from a powerful sorcerer.
Instead, he finds the magician’s grandson, who has forgotten everything he was taught.

Finnikin of the Rock. By Melina Marchetta. 2010. Gr.8–12.
Ten years ago, the royal family of Lumatere was murdered by assassins and the kingdom ravaged by a blood curse.
Now, a group of outcasts, led by the son of a former royal guard, look to resurrect the hopes of their people.

Fire. By Kristin Cashore. 2009. Gr. 8–12.
This romantic and suspenseful fantasy, a prequel of sorts to Graceling (2008) set in an adjoining kingdom, introduces another
deadly strong heroine who struggles to use her formidable powers for good.

Incarceron. By Catherine Fisher. 2010. Gr. 9–12.
No one from Outside ever goes into Incarceron, a vast futuristic prison gripped by tyranny and strife, and no one Inside ever escapes.
Until Finn finds a crystal key that unlocks every door, & the great escape is on.

The 2010 Newbery Medal winner is When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, published by Wendy Lamb Books,
an imprint of Random House Children's Books.

Twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man and mysterious
notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.

Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose, published by Melanie Kroupa Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Hoose reveals the true story of an unsung hero of the Montgomery bus boycott. Hoose’s work stands out for its creative
approach to narrative biography. Colvin’s own recollections are merged seamlessly with the narrative voice, providing a
uniquely personal view of Colvin and the Civil Rights Movement.

Book cover image: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly, published by Henry Holt and Company.

On the eve of the 20th century, 11-year-old Calpurnia awakens to new possibilities, and through her evolving
relationship with her naturalist grandfather, learns to think like a scientist. Kelly’s rich, evocative language captures
Callie’s distinctive voice and lively observations of the natural world.

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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin, published by Little, Brown and Company Books for Young Readers.

A rich tapestry of stories, both original and traditional, transports readers to a fantastic world where Dragon joins Minli
on a fortune-changing quest.

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick, published by The Blue Sky Press,
an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.

This rollicking yarn, presented through the voice of 12-year-old Homer, uses humor and pluck to mitigate the
horrors of the Civil War.

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As a teen, how do you find books to read for fun?

You might use:

- Book reviews in your favorite magazines
-Displays in bookstores and libraries
- Books that get media attention, from celebrity picks to Harry Potter
- Booklists of great reading for teens made by librarians and teachers
- Personal recommendations from teachers, librarians, or other adults who know books
- Must-reads shared with your friends
- Following fads of what "everybody" is reading

The list presents books published in the past 16 months that are recommended reading for young adults 12 to 18.

It is a general list of fiction and nonfiction titles selected for their proven or potential appeal to the personal reading tastes of the young adult.

Quick Picks for reluctant young adult readers
Seen the 2009 nominations for Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection list. The list recommends books that teens, ages 12-18, will pick up on their own and read for pleasure; it is geared to the teenager who, for whatever reason, does not like to read.
Audiobooks for young adults
2009 Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults.

Check out these recommended sites for lists of teen-pleasing titles available at libraries and bookstores.

re selected from the year’s publications and include significant adult and young adult books, fiction and nonfiction.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound
List provides reading guidance for college bound students and others looking for opportunities for independent and lifelong learning Printz Award
First given in January 2000, the award honors the young adult book that best exemplifies literary excellence.

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

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Top SF/Fantasy for Youth: 2010