Books

I currently serve on the Truman Readers Award committee for the Missouri Association of School Librarians. The nine ladies that serve on this committee are dedicated readers. We have read about 200 books so far this year as we look for 12 of the best books published for 6-8 graders published during 2010. I won't give away the list. But here are some of my favorites and what I am currently reading.
 * TRUMAN AWARD**

In this futuristic tale, Cassia has been matched with the perfect young man. Together they will spend their lives in a very structured society. Cassia is very satisfied with Xander as her match. That is until Ky and his mysterious ways begins to take over her thoughts and dreams. Will she chose what society has determined for her, or will she choose romance and risk everything for Ky?

Wow this novel reminds me so much of my all time favorite novel, __The Giver.__ Love is complicated for all teens, but Cassia's choice is not hers to make. She has been assigned a husband. While she knows Xander well and is very comfortable with him, Ky constantly is on her mind. This is such a good read! Girls will be talking about this one for some time.

The Line is another futuristic tale. Rachel is living with her mother on an old plantation owned by a widow lady. The line runs just outside her property. The line divides the United States into sections which people cannot cross. The government has been said to have dropped nuclear bombs on the other side and the "Others" that live there are dangerous. However, Rachel receives a note from an Other that is in desperate need of help. Helping could cost her dearly. By helping though, she may be able to answer questions about her father and his disappearance.

I am desperately awaiting the second book in this series. If anyone gets to it before me, PLEASE send it my way. Teachers......it also has an amazing teaching guide to go along with it!!!!

I AM CURRENTLY READING..........

BAMBOO PEOPLE BY MITALI PERKINS