Anderson, Laurie Halse. (1999). Speak. Farrar Straus Giroux. 0374371520.
Speak is the marvelously written story of Melinda Sordino finding her voice after being raped at a school party by a sexual predator. The narrative is characterized by humor, wit, and humanity. The vignette style and vernacular provide an entertaining experience as Melinda lives and learns to speak again.
Freedman, Russell. (1987). Lincoln: A Photobiography. New York: Clarion Books. 0395518482.
Lincoln: A Photobiography is history exploration with vibrant images, letters, and period graphics that enliven the journey and help to create a vivid and memorable excursion into the life of one of America's most revered political figures. Novices through experts of Lincoln's story will quickly be captivated by the expertly contextualized photo essay.
Lowry, Lois. (1993). The Giver. New York: Bantam Books. 0553571338.
The Giver is the tale of a young boy living in a dystopian future who is to become the keeper of his people's memories: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Jonas' story is an engrossing hero's journey narrative that pits him against his friends, his family, his society, and ultimately his inner self too.
Myers, Walter Dean. (2006). Street Love. New York: Amistad. 0060280794.
Street Love is a groovy love story set and delivered in poetic style and grace. It is the story of star-crossed lovers and is reminiscent of Romeo and Juliet, but set in Harlem, and spoken to great effect in the free style of street vernacular as opposed to the iambic pentameter of the Bard's tale.
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