Summer Reading 2013
Sign up at any Prince George’s County Memorial
Library System branch beginning June 1.
Suggested Reading Lists
for Rising 9th – 12th Grades
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Dear Parents and Guardian,
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Summer is the perfect time to explore the wonderful world of books and reading. Working as
partners, the Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Prince George’s County
Memorial Library System created the recommended summer reading lists that follow.
All the titles are available at your public library and were selected with various interests and
reading levels in mind. Encourage your teen to choose something that appeals to them.
If your teen needs more suggestions, the staff at your local public library will be glad to provide
assistance. They enjoy matching readers to exciting books.
Many of the books on the list are available in recorded book format (either on tape or compact
disc). Teens can improve their comprehension skills and prepare for college by reading with a
recorded book, and this format can provide great family entertainment in the car.
Research has shown that teens who read at least 20 minutes a day during the summer months
perform better in school than those who do not.
The Library offers summer programs for teens and features prizes, events and reading
suggestions. Go to any branch of the the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System to
sign up. A library card application is included in this booklet.
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
and Prince George’s County Public Schools
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LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
301-336-4044
9601 Capital Lane Largo MD 20774
Mon & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
301-699-3500
6532 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville MD 20782
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-5 pm
ACCOKEEK BRANCH
301-292-2880
15773 Livingston Rd., Accokeek MD 20607
Mon. & Wed. 1-9 pm, Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-6 pm,
Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
LAUREL BRANCH
301-776-6790
507 7th St., Laurel MD 20707
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BADEN BRANCH
301-888-1152
13603 Baden-Westwood Rd.
Brandywine MD 20613
Mon.-Thurs. 10 am-6 pm (closed Noon-12:30 pm)
MOUNT RAINIER BRANCH
301-864-8937
3409 Rhode Island Ave., Mount Rainier MD 20712
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-6 pm (closed 2-2:30 pm)
Thurs. & Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BELTSVILLE BRANCH
301-937-0294
4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville MD 20705
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat.
10 am-5 pm
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
301-459-6900
7414 Riverdale Rd., New Carrollton MD 20784
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BLADENSBURG BRANCH
301-927-4916
4820 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg MD 20710
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
OXON HILL BRANCH
301-839-2400
6200 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill MD 20745
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
BOWIE BRANCH
301-262-7000
15210 Annapolis Rd.
Bowie MD 20715
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
301-850-0475
15301 Hall Rd., Bowie MD 20721
Mon., Wed. & Fri. 10am-6pm, Tues. & Thurs. 1-9pm
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SPAULDINGS BRANCH
301-817-3750
5811 Old Silver Hill Rd., District Heights MD 20747
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS BRANCH 301-883-2650
5904 Kolb St.
Fairmount Heights MD 20743
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH 301-868-9200
9400 Piscataway Rd., Clinton MD 20735
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
GLENARDEN BRANCH
240-696-3844
8724 Glenarden Pkwy.
Glenarden MD 20706
Mon. & Tues. Noon-8 pm, Wed. & Thurs.
10 am-6 pm, Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
UPPER MARLBORO BRANCH
301-627-9330
14730 Main St., Upper Marlboro MD 20772
Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-7 pm, Fri. Closed,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
GREENBELT BRANCH
301-345-5800
11 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt MD 20770
Mon. & Tues. 1-9 pm, Wed.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm, Sat.
10 am-5 pm
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH 301-630-4900
2398 Iverson St. Temple Hills MD 20748
Mon. & Wed., Noon-8 pm, Tues. & Thurs.
10 am-6 pm, Fri. Closed, Sat. 10 am-5 pm
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
301-985-4690
6530 Adelphi Rd. Hyattsville MD 20782
Mon.-Wed. 10 am-9 pm, Thurs. & Fri. 10 am-6 pm,
Sat. 10 am-5 pm
TTY 301-808-2061
Telephone Renewal 301-333-3111
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Dear Parent/Guardian:
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is cooperating with your child’s school
to help their students obtain library cards. Attached is a copy of our library card application.
We hope you take this opportunity to obtain a library card for your child if he/she does not
already have one.
A card may be used to check out material from any branch library in Prince George’s County.
We also offer internet access and online databases on our public access computers at the
branch libraries as well as remote access to many online resources from your home computer.
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System makes most materials available to
library customers, regardless of age. Juveniles may not check out videos, DVDs, or films.
Since you are responsible for your child’s materials selection, we urge you to become familiar
with the Library’s collection to assist your child in choosing appropriate materials.
We need your approval in order to complete the application process. By signing the attached
agreement, you agree to be financially responsible for any overdue fines, lost materials, or any
other fees incurred on your child’s library card record. Please record your driver’s license
number or other appropriate identification number (i.e. Military ID, Age of Majority Card,
Passport, etc.) in the space provided and sign the back of the agreement. Please return the
signed and completed application with your child to the coordinator at the school. Please
Note: Your ID information and signature are required to complete the application.
Please counsel your child on the importance and value of his or her library card. If your child’s
library card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the Library. You are responsible for any
materials that are borrowed using the card up until the time it is reported lost or stolen. We
also recommend that your child not loan his or her library card to anyone for any purpose.
Remember, you are responsible for all materials borrowed by anyone using your child’s card
and for any and all charges that may be incurred as a result.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to serving your family’s library needs for
many years to come.
Thank you.
The Staff of PGCMLS
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In applying for a Prince George's County Memorial Library System borrower’s card, I agree to abide by all library
regulations including, but not limited to:
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return them by the date they are due.
- I understand that there is a daily fine for all materials checked out and not returned by the due date.
- If borrowed materials are lost or damaged while in my care, I agree to pay for the replacement cost of the item.
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- I understand that if my borrower’s card accrues a delinquent balance of $25.00 or more my account may be
turned over to an outside collection agency and subject to additional collection fees.
- I understand that if any copy of my card is lost or stolen, I must report it immediately.
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until the time I report my card lost or stolen.
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only be renewed by special permission by the lender in advance.
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Rising 9th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
Blindsided
TEEN FICTION CUM
by Priscilla Cummings
Natalie slowly is losing her eyesight. So her parents decide to send her to a school for the blind. While
hoping for a miracle and feeling like a freak, Natalie learns to use a cane and how to read Braille.
Ten Miles Past Normal
TEEN FICTION DOW
by Frances O’Roark Dowell
Janie desperately yearns to be ‘normal’ and not smell like a farm girl. During her year in 9th grade, she
will learn the true meaning of Living Large.
Cover-Up
TEEN FICTION FEI
by John Feinstein
In this suspenseful book, you’ll hang on every word to see who can win in a story about reporters, the
Super Bowl, steroids, cover-ups and egos.
Who Am I Without Him?
TEEN FICTION FLA
by Sharon G. Flake
Find out what girls and boys really think about each other in these short stories.
Beastly
TEEN FICTION FLI
by Alex Flinn
Handsome, spoiled Kyle is cursed by a witch at his prom for being unkind and selfish. As a creature
with fangs and claws, Kyle must find true love or risk being beastly forever.
Rash
TEEN FICTION HAU
by Pete Hautman
In the future United Safer States of America, where safety is more important than freedom, 16-year-old
Bo's anger control problems land him in a tundra jail.
Girl, Stolen
TEEN FICTION HEN
by April Henry
What starts out as an easy theft for Griffin gets more complicated when he discovers there is a teenage
girl in the car. A girl who is ill, blind and rich. It will take everything Cheyenne has to get out of this
situation and to find her way to safety.
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
TEEN FICTION LUB
by David Lubar
Scott Hudson is the quintessential freshman -- small, lost and anxious. All his efforts to fit in backfire,
and now things at home are complicated: his mother is pregnant.
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The Rock and the River
TEEN FICTION MAG
by Kekla Magoon
In 1968 Chicago, 14-year-old Sam, the son of a non-violent civil rights leader, has some difficult
decisions to make when his older brother becomes involved with the Black Panthers. How do you know
what to believe and whom to trust when your world is turned upside down?
Un Lun Dun
TEEN FICTION MIE
by China Miéville
In this quirky fantasy, Un Lun Dun is an alternate world where discarded and unwanted things end up.
Deeba, aided by an odd collection of people and things (including a talking pet milk carton!) sets out to
find the only weapon capable of destroying the evil Smog and his minions.
Trash
TEEN FICTION MUL
by Andy Mulligan
Raphael and his friends have never discovered anything particularly valuable in the trash heap where
they work. Until now. Part puzzle-filled mystery, part quest for buried treasure and part political intrigue,
this is a thrilling adventure set in the near-future Philippines.
Dairy Queen
TEEN FICTION MUR
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
After spending the summer training the quarterback for the rival football team, 16-year-old D.J. decides
to go out for the sport herself.
Riot
TEEN FICTION MYE
by Walter Dean Myers
The worst race riot in history took place during the 1863 Civil War draft. Experience it through the eyes
of Claire, a young woman of mixed race.
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
TEEN FICTION PAT
by James Patterson
After the mutant Erasers abduct the youngest member of their group, the “birdkids,” who are the result
of genetic experimentation, take off in pursuit and find themselves struggling to understand their own
origins and purpose.
Life as We Knew It
TEEN SFF PFE
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
When a meteor hits the moon, Miranda must learn to survive the unimaginable...
Peak
TEEN FICTION SMI
by Roland Smith
Fourteen-year-old Peak, dubbed “Spider Boy” by the press, tries to become the youngest person ever
to climb Mount Everest.
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie
TEEN FICTION SON
by Jordan Sonnenblick
His passion for playing drums, a wicked sense of humor and the capacity to grow during tough times
enable Steven to deal with the reality of a little brother who has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde:
TEEN GRAPHIX FICTION STE
A Graphic Novel
by Andrzej Klimowski
The story of a respectable London doctor who ends up leading a horrific double life is retold with
haunting illustrations in this graphic novel.
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Can’t Get There From Here
TEEN FICTION STR
by Todd Strasser
Living with a gang of homeless teens, Maybe has no place to go and no family except for the other
kids. When 12-year-old Tears shows up, Maybe tries to help her get off the streets before it’s too late.
The Arrival
TEEN GRAPHIX FICTION TAN
by Shaun Tan
Imagine leaving behind your family and your home and traveling to a place where everything is
unfamiliar and strangely different. This stunning graphic novel wordlessly tells the story of the immigrant
experience.
Behind You
TEEN FICTION WOO
by Jacqueline Woodson
Fifteen-year-old Jeremiah is accidentally shot by the police, leaving friends and family to deal with their
grief as he watches over them.
NONFICTION
The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream
TEEN 610.922 DAV
by Sampson Davis
Tempted by a life of crime and drug-dealing, three young men form a pact. Their promises to each
other help them fulfill lifelong dreams of becoming doctors.
The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbook
TEEN 641.5 BAI
by Emily Ansara Baines
Inspired by The Hunger Games Trilogy? Do lamb stew, ‘groosling,’ and the other foods from the movie
sound yummy? If so, the recipes in this book will help you learn how to make them.
97 Things to Do Before You Finish High School
TEEN 646.7 JEN
by Steven Jenkins
Have you ever thought about taking a road trip? What about joining a political campaign or making your
own video? Check out this challenging list and get going – time’s running out!
Harlem Stomp! A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance
TEEN 810.9896 HIL
by Laban Carrick Hill
Explore the artistic, literary and musical surge of African American culture in Harlem during the roaring
1920s through a maze of photographs, quotes, letters, posters and other historical documents.
Fortune’s Bones: The Manumission Requiem
TEEN 811.54 NELSON
by Marilyn Nelson
Can we correct an ancient wrong? Consider this question with a collection of poetry honoring the life of
eighteenth-century slave Fortune, whose body was donated to science upon his death.
Real Pirates:
The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
TEEN 910.45 CLI
by Barry Clifford
Follow the journey of the Whydah, which evolved from a slave ship to a pirate ship, and discover what
the life of a true pirate entailed.
Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps
TEEN PB NFC WAR
by Andrea Warren
Only 12 when the Nazis invaded his native Poland, Jack Mandelbaum survived three years in a death
camp in Germany through bravery, luck and friendship.
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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer: The Search for John Wilkes Booth
TEEN 973.7092 SWA
by James L. Swanson
Through interviews, articles and court transcripts, follow the true account of President Lincoln’s
shocking assassination, the gruesome attempts to save his life and the frantic pursuit of his killer.
ADVANCED READERS
Are you looking for something more challenging? The Prince George’s County Public Schools Talented
and Gifted and Elementary Reading Office suggest these titles:
Rising Seventh to Ninth Graders
Kit's Wilderness
by David Almond
TEEN FICTION ALM
Tangerine
by Edward Bloor
TEEN FICTION BLO
Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury
CLASSIC BRA
2001, a Space Odyssey
by Arthur C. Clarke
TEEN SCI FI CLA
Elijah of Buxton
by Christopher Paul Curtis
J FICTION CUR
Great Expectations
by Charles Dickens
CLASSIC DIC
The House of the Scorpion
by Nancy Farmer
TEEN PB SFF FAR
Inkheart
or other Inkheart Trilogy books
by Cornelia Funke
J FICTION FUN
Anne of Green Gables
or other Anne of Green Gables books
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
J FICTION MON
The Glory Field
by Walter Dean Myers
TEEN FICTION MYE
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
J FICTION VER
Briar Rose
by Jane Yolen
TEEN PB SFF YOL
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Rising 10th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
Speak
TEEN FICTION AND
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Melinda becomes an outcast at school after calling the police at a summer party; she can’t say what
happened to her, but becomes more reclusive as the year progresses.
Ship Breaker
TEEN SFF BAC
by Paolo Bacigalupi
The world of a future New Orleans is not a pleasant one for Nailer. When a beautiful swank heiress is
shipwrecked, he knows that he does not have to save her, but there is nothing for him to go back home
to, is there? Can he trust her?
Peeled
TEEN FICTION BAU
by Joan Bauer
Hildy loves being a journalist on her high school newspaper. When she starts investigating what is
going on at the “Haunted” old house in town, she finds herself stepping on some rather big and
powerful toes. How can Hildy uncover the truth?
Beowulf
TEEN GRAPHIX FICTION BEO
by Gareth Hinds
Danish warrior Beowulf goes on a quest to defeat the monster Grendel in this graphic novel adaptation
of the Old English epic poem.
Ender's Game
TEEN SCI FI CAR
by Orson Scott Card
Ender thinks he is just playing computer games, but this genetically altered child is being trained to be
the military leader needed to beat an alien invader.
The Truth About Forever
TEEN FICTION DES
by Sarah Dessen
Macy begins to recover from her father's death when she meets Wes and gets a summer job at the
chaotic Wish Catering.
Copper Sun
TEEN FICTION DRA
by Sharon Draper
Kidnapped from her village and sold into slavery, 15-year-old Amari befriends Polly, a white indentured
servant with similar dreams of freedom.
Bang!
TEEN FICTION FLA
by Sharon Flake
Still dealing with the tragic shooting death of his little brother, Mann is forced to choose the kind of life
he wants to lead in the violent world in which he lives.
If I Stay
TEEN FICTION FOR
by Gayle Forman
Through flashbacks, out of body experiences and clouded memories of the fatal accident that took the
lives of her family, Mia is faced with the ultimate decision . . . live or die?
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Samurai Shortstop
TEEN FICTION GRA
by Alan Gratz
Sixteen-year-old Toyo is receiving traditional samurai training, which to his surprise guides him to excel
at baseball.
Bronx Masquerade
TEEN FICTION GRI
by Nikki Grimes
Who would have thought that Open Mike Fridays in Mr. Ward’s English class would get so many
different students to express themselves–revealing hardship, pain, and the desire to be somebody?
Tomorrow, When the War Began
TEEN FICTION MAR
by John Marsden
Ellie and six friends return from a camping trip in the Australian bush to discover that their town has
been invaded and all its people taken prisoner.
A Step from Heaven
TEEN FICTION NA
by An Na
Young Ju struggles to be a "proper" Korean daughter in America where the customs are strange and
the language difficult to understand.
Call Me Maria
TEEN FICTION ORT
by Judith Ortiz Cofer
She is no longer the Maria Alegre of her sunny Puerto Rican childhood; nor is she the Maria Triste she
was when she first moved to the New York barrio where she lives with her father. Maybe she can find a
way to be just Maria. But it won’t be easy.
Notes from the Dog
TEEN FICTION PAU
by Gary Paulsen
Finn thinks he is in for another boring summer. Then he gets a new neighbor, helps raise money for
cancer research, and begins to talk to people even though he has vowed not to.
Everlost
TEEN FICTION SHU
by Neal Shusterman
Nick and Allie don’t survive their car crash, but end up in the limbo that is Everlost, a shadow of the
living world. Nick is content, but Allie will stop at nothing to break free.
Flygirl
TEEN FICTION SMI
by Sherri L. Smith
Ida Mae jumps at the chance to do what she loves—become a pilot during World War II. But how long
can she “pass” as white in order to live her dream?
Chanda’s Secrets
TEEN FICTION STR
by Allan Stratton
Chanda Kabelo, a 16-year-old in a small South African town, faces down shame and stigma in her
efforts to help friends and family members who are dying of AIDS.
Me, the Missing, and the Dead
TEEN FICTION VAL
by Jenny Valentine
This is a darkly comedic story of teenager Lucas, his father who went missing years ago, and a
deceased woman named Violet who seems to have something to tell Lucas about his dad.
Rock On
TEEN FICTION VEG
by Denise Vega
Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Battle of the Bands, brotherly rivalry, moving on, letting go…. What more could you
ask for in a book?
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Make Lemonade
TEEN FICTION WOL
by Virginia Euwer Wolff
A babysitting job to earn money for college has 14-year-old LaVaughn working for a teen mother who
needs almost as much instruction as her two children.
NONFICTION
Generation Green:
TEEN 333.72 SIV
The Ultimate Teen Guide to Living an Eco-Friendly Life
by Linda Sivertsen
If you want ideas on how to lessen your negative impact on the environment, look no further. Whether
you have time to “Think Big” or “Think Small,” there are projects for all teens in this guide.
The Robber Who Shot Himself in the Face: and 201 More Stupid
But True Stories of the World's Dumbest Criminals
TEEN 364.1092 SCO
by Gini Graham Scott
Leaving trails of evidence, choosing bad hiding places and returning to the scene of the crime are just a
few of the ways these criminals made it so easy to be caught!
Warriors Don’t Cry
TEEN 370.19342 BEA
by Melba Beals
In 1957, at age 15, Melba and eight other black teenagers were chosen to integrate Little Rock's
Central High School following the passage of Brown v. the Board of Education.
Chew On This:
TEEN 394.12 SCH
by Eric Schlosser
This revealing exploration of the fast food industry is full of shocking and fascinating information.
You’ll never look at a Big Mac the same way again!
Marley and Me
TEEN 636.70092 MARLEY GRO
by John Grogan
Marley is a hyperactive, crazy yellow Lab acquired by the Grogans because they thought having a dog
would prepare them for parenthood. But they’re completely unprepared for Marley!
Teen Cuisine
TEEN 641.5 LOC
by Matthew Locricchio
Looking for mouth-watering recipes but you say you are not a chef? Well, this book has easy-to-make
recipes, ranging from Sunrise Muffins to Pizza from California and New York.
Manga for the Beginner
TEEN 741.51 HAR
or other books in the series
by Christopher Hart
Everything you need to know to start drawing and creating Manga right away!
Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
TEEN 811.54 MYERS
by Walter Dean Myers
Hear the voices of more than 50 people, all residents of Harlem, and each with a story to tell about the
past and the present of the neighborhood they call home.
A Wreath for Emmett Till
TEEN 811.54 NELSON
by Marilyn Nelson
“I was nine years old when Emmett Till was lynched in 1955. His name and history have been a part of
most of my life,” writes the author of this searing poetry collection about Till's brutal, racially motivated
murder.
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Rising 11th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
TEEN SCI FI ADA
by Douglas Adams
Arthur Dent is having a bad day. The Hyperspace Planning Council is about to demolish Earth to make
way for the new Hyperspatial Express Route. What can he do now, except hitchhike his way through
space?
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
TEEN FICTION ALE
by Sherman Alexie
Arnold Spirit Jr. goes from being a geek suspended from his school on the reservation to basketball
jock when he transfers to the rich white high school. But has he abandoned his friends and family in the
process?
Something Wicked This Way Comes
TEEN PB SFF BRA
by Ray Bradbury
A traveling carnival seduces everyone in the town with its promise of living out your dreams – and your
nightmares. Two boys will find out the frightening truth.
Little Brother
TEEN FICTION DOC
by Cory Doctorow
After a terrorist attack, computer hacker Marcus is held by the Department of Homeland Security and
tortured in a secret prison. Upon release, he vows to take down a system that threatens the rights of
every citizen.
The Battle of Jericho
TEEN FICTION DRA
by Sharon Draper
Just how far is Jericho willing to go in order to be accepted as a member of the exclusive club The
Warriors of Distinction?
Fat Kid Rules the World
TEEN FICTION GOI
by K.L. Going
A depressed overweight teenager and a drop-out street musician guitar genius form both an unlikely
friendship and a punk rock band. Their lives are both changed forever.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
TEEN FICTION HAD
by Mark Haddon
Christopher is 15-years-old and autistic. Obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, he sets out to investigate the
murder of a neighbor’s dog and bring the killer to justice.
Invisible
TEEN FICTION HAU
by Pete Hautman
Who would expect a loner obsessed by model trains and a football player to be best friends? Deep
secrets provide the answer.
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Gamer Girl
TEEN FICTION MAN
by Marianne Mancusi
At a new school and totally without friends, Maddy manages to find some solace in her manga drawing
and online gaming. But how long can she stay Allora in the Field of Fantasy? And would anyone ever
choose Maddy over Allora?
Street Love
TEEN FICTION MYE
by Walter Dean Myers
Seventeen-year-old Damien is ready to leave Harlem when he falls for Junice, a girl from the streets.
Their love is challenged by gang fights, poverty and uncertainty in this story told in free verse.
The Adoration of Jenna Fox
TEEN FICTION PEA
by Mary E. Pearson
Awakening from a coma, Jenna finds things are very different with her mind, her memories and her
body. Did Jenna really survive her accident? And if so, what IS she now, exactly?
Shiver
TEEN FICTION STI
by Maggie Stiefvater
Once the winter cold sets in, Sam will once again lose his human form and become a wolf. Can his
beloved Grace keep him human just a little bit longer? Do they risk losing each other forever?
The Rules of Survival
TEEN FICTION WER
by Nancy Werlin
In a letter to his younger sister, Matthew recounts the physical and emotional abuse he and his sisters
shared at the hands of their mother.
The Secret Hour
TEEN FICTION WES
or other Midnighters books
by Scott Westerfeld
For one secret hour each night, the town belongs to the dark creatures that haunt the shadows. A small
group of teenagers know and only they are free to move about at the midnight time.
American Born Chinese
TEEN GRAPHIX FICTION YAN
by Gene Luen Yang
Yang skillfully weaves together three parallel stories to explore the struggle against stereotyping and
alienation.
NONFICTION
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens
TEEN 158.0835 COV
by Sean Covey
Learn how to be more self-sufficient and successful by following the Seven Habits.
Is It Still Cheating If I Don’t Get Caught?
TEEN 170.842 WEI
by Bruce D. Weinstein
What’s the harm in buying an essay online? Is it okay to come to work late if you’re really tired?
Discover common sense advice for the tough choices you face every day.
Everything Sucks
TEEN 305.2352 FRI
By Hannah Friedman
The true tale of a teenage girl losing her mind and finding herself in a high school quest for cool.
Green Career$: You Can Make Money and Save the Planet
TEEN 363.70023 POW
by Jennifer Power Scott
Thirty young people around the world have jobs that help the environment.
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
TEEN 611 ROA
by Mary Roach
Ever wonder what goes on during an autopsy? Or what happens to bodies that are donated to science?
You’ll find out about these things and more in this hilarious exploration of the human body –
postmortem.
You Can Do a Graphic Novel
TEEN 741.51 SLA
by Barbara Slate
Like graphic novels? Want to write your own? This book, written in graphic format, will guide aspiring
graphic novelists.
The Street Art Book
TEEN 751.73 BLA
by Ric Blackshaw
Sixty street and graffiti artists in their own words discuss and present their works.
My Name is Jason. Mine Too: Our Story, Our Way
TEEN 811.6 REYNOLDS
by Jason Reynolds
One Jason is a poet and the other an artist. Find out what brings these two friends together in this story
combining unique artwork and original poetry.
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
TEEN BIOGRAPHY BEAH
by Ishmael Beah
At the age of 12, Beah is forced to fight in Sierra Leone’s civil war where he experiences atrocities
firsthand.
Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought Different
TEEN BIOGRAPHY JOBS BLU
By Karen Blumenthal
The life, genius, work, and products of Steve Jobs, creator and CEO of Apple Corporation.
Rising 12th Graders
Titles may be available in Spanish, large print, audio books or as eBooks.
FICTION
Feed
TEEN SFF AND
by M.T. Anderson
The lives of Titus and Violet are changed forever when they are infected by a hacker during a party on
the moon.
What I Saw and How I Lied
TEEN FICTION BLU
by Judy Blundell
World War II has ended and Evie and her family head to Palm Beach for vacation where her infatuation
with an ex-GI leads to some disturbing discoveries about her parents.
A Great and Terrible Beauty
TEEN FICTION BRA
by Libba Bray
In 1895, after many years in India, 16-year-old Gemma returns to England to attend a finishing school
where she becomes aware of her magical powers and ability to see into another world.
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The Hunger Games
TEEN SCI FI COL
by Suzanne Collins
What if you were chosen to represent your district in a fight to death on live TV? Could you do what
Katniss does? Read the book that inspired the hit movie.
Before I Die
TEEN FICTION DOW
by Jenny Downham
When 16-year-old Tessa finds out she has just a month to live, she makes a list of things she wants to
do before she dies. Will she be able to accomplish everything on that list?
The Great Gatsby
CLASSIC FIT
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The classic novel of the 1920s. Jay Gatsby throws the most lavish parties and has enough money to
have anything he might want, but money can’t buy you love, can it? Tragedy, madness, infidelity,
bootlegging, lost loves and fortunes made (and lost).
Siddhartha
CLASSIC HES
by Hermann Hesse
A young man leaves the security of his home to go in search of the meaning of life.
Green Angel
TEEN FICTION HOF
by Alice Hoffman
Teenager Green tries to rebuild her life and her garden after the tragic death of her family.
Slam
TEEN FICTION HOR
by Nick Hornby
Sam so does not want to be a teenage parent. He has heard all about how difficult that can be from his
mother, who has been there and done that. Maybe Tony Hawk can help figure out what to do.
All Unquiet Things
TEEN MYSTERY JAR
by Anna Jarzab
Carly is dead, but who killed her? Her cousin Audrey thinks they have the wrong person in custody and
sets out to find the true killer.
The First Part Last
TEEN FICTION JOH
or Sweet, Hereafter
by Angela Johnson
Bobby's carefree teenage life changes forever when he becomes a father and must care for his adored
baby daughter.
Good As Lily
TEEN GRAPHIX FICTION KIM
by Derek Kirk Kim
On Grace Kwon’s 18th birthday, versions of herself at ages 6, 29, and 70 appear. Will she ever figure
out what they want or is she destined to finish high school with them hanging around?
Sold
TEEN FICTION MCC
by Patricia McCormick
After a monsoon devastates the family, 13-year-old Lakshmi's stepfather tells her she must become a
maid in the city. Lakshmi soon discovers that she has been sold into prostitution.
Steampunk!: Stories
TEEN FICTION STE
An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange
edited by Kelly Link and Gavin Grant
A collection of 14 fantasy stories, all set in an alternate universe of “automatons, clockworks,
calculating machines, and other marvels that never were.”
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Marcelo in the Real World
TEEN FICTION STO
by Francisco X. Stork
Marcelo hears music, in his head, and he sees the world in his own unique way. His father has decided
it’s time for Marcelo to join the ‘real world’ by working at his law office over the summer. So, is this what
the ‘real world’ is really like?
NONFICTION
Kabul Beauty School:
TEEN 305.48697 ROD
An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil
by Deborah Rodriguez
American Deborah Rodriguez uses her skills as a hairdresser to open a beauty school in Afghanistan,
providing the Afghani women with both a place of refuge and the skills to be independent.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat
TEEN 338.19 CHE
by Michael Pollan; adapted by Richie Chevat
This teen version of the bestseller offers information about where your food really comes from and how
“What’s for dinner?” is not really such a simple question.
A Lifetime of Secrets
TEEN 741.683 WAR
by Frank Warren
Recognized by the National Mental Health Association for raising awareness, Frank Warren has
compiled over 150,000 of people’s deepest secrets – submitted anonymously on postcards.
The Rose that Grew from Concrete
TEEN 811.54 SHAKUR
by Tupac Shakur
“Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams /it learned to breathe fresh air. /Long live the rose that grew
from concrete/when no one else ever cared.” These 100 poems capture the true poetic spirit of the man
in his own words.
Take the Mic:
The Art of Performance Poetry, Slam, and the Spoken Word
by Marc Kelly Smith
TEEN 811.5408 SMI
Scandalous!: 50 Shocking Events you Should Know About
TEEN 973.9 FRY
(So You Can Impress Your Friends)
by Hallie Fryd
The true stories behind 50 of the most shocking headline-making scandals of the 20th Century.
Includes lots of photos, recaps of the events, and a look at why they went down in history.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
TEEN 978.00497 BRO
by Dee Alexander Brown
America's traditional views of western expansion are challenged by this brutal history of the dislocation
of Native Americans from their lands.
Anne Frank:
TEEN GRAPHIX BIOGRAPHY FRANK JAC
The Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography
by Sidney Jacobson and Ernie Colón
This graphic-style biography depicts the life of Anne Frank and her family, as well as her tragic death
and its aftermath.
Gandhi: The Manga Biography
T GRAPHIX BIOGRAPHY GANDHI EBI
by Kazuki Ebine
A graphic presentation of the life of this inspiring man.
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NOTES & TITLES TO CHECK OUT
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