Teen Book Recommendations

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Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

The book Elsewhere, by Gabrielle Zevin is the story of the afterlife of a teenager, Liz. It shifts viewpoints in the beginning, so that is somewhat confusing. Like Liz, you are introduced to the world of Elsewhere and its rules gradually, but I felt she caught on before I did; so she understood it before me. Some of the ideas in the book were touching and sparked my curiosity, like the message in the bottle, but others did not appeal to me. Liz was a well-developed character, and it showed especially with the matter of the green sweater for her Dad. Over all it was not a bad book, but I wouldn’t put it on my list of favorites, either.  

Review by Gwen Stoldt

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Award Winning Books

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Associtaion) Booklists
Dedicated librarians select great books for teens.  See the lists here:
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists

The Alex Award
The Alex Awards honor the top 10 adult books for teenagers published during a calendar year.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/alexawards/alexawards.htm

The Michael L. Printz Award
Award-winning books that exemplify literary excellence in young adult literature.
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz,_Michael_L__Award.htm
 

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GREAT BOOK LIST LINKS

No Flying No Tights
Bimonthly graphic novel reviews for kids, teens and adults.
http://www.noflyingnotights.com/

Reading Rants
Out of the ordinary teen booklists!
http://readingrants.org

Teen Reads
Reviews and info on your favorite books and authors.
http://www.teenreads.com/

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