As your child enters adolescence,
stories about teens exercising independence and control over
difficult circumstances hold a special appeal. It is also typical
that readers at this age become interested in books from the
adult area of the library collection. This is an opportunity
for you to share some of your favorites from your adolescence
and to ask the Librarian for guidance.
If you don't find what you want, please ask us to help you,
in person or online by email.Below is a sample of selections.
GRANNY
THE PAG by Nina Bawden [J BAW]
BRONX
MASQUERADE by Nikki Grimes [YA GRI]
Catriona’s parents took
off when she was six. At 12, she is happy to be living with
her
Grandmother, a retired psychiatrist, 9 cats, 4 dogs and a
Harley Davidson
While studying the Harlem Renaissance,
students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they have written,
revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly
clueless classmates.
SILENT
TO THE BONE by E. L. Konigsburg [J KON YA]
SPIRITED
AWAY by Hayao Miyazaki [YA MIY]
Why is Branwell, the 13 year old
lead character, silent and unable to speak to a 911 operator?
His sister Nikki ends up in a coma, and he is in a juvenile behavioral
facility. What next?
Beautifully illustrated, five volume
graphic novel that parallels the Academy Award winning anime
film, also
available from the library in VHS
or DVD.
HOW
READING CHANGED MY LIFE by Anna Quindlen [YA 921-QUI]
SURVIVING
THE APPLEWHITES by Stephanie Tolan [J TOL]
Admitting that she loves to read and
has traveled many places in her mind, Quindlen will inspire
you to find your own favorites.
Kicked out of every school system
in Rhode Island, 13 year old Jake is now living and learning on
a home study farm in North Carolina.
Selected by Alison Anson, San Carlos Library,
2003
