After reading Cindy’s blog post about the ALA awards, I came up with the idea to ask my students which books are their favorites and deserve awards. I asked my 1st-3rd hour to list books they read and loved in 2012. I expressed that it’s great if they’re 2012 releases, but it’s okay if they’re not. With the help of my fabulous cadet teacher (senior class student who plans on becoming a teacher), Tristan, I have the top books listed for each class. I’m posting the 1st hour results today, and I’ll post the next two class results over the next two days.
Top Choice: If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
**Side note–A few students cheered when I told them this was the top choice 1st hour**
What students said about If I Lie (Goodreads):
“I listed this book because she stayed true to her friend no matter how badly it affected her.” -Trista
“It’s touching and super cute.” -Kaelyn
Honorary Titles:
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga (Goodreads)
Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach (Goodreads)
“It’s just good all-around” -Joe (a very to the point answer 
)
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin (Goodreads)
“I love how she slowly uncovers everything.” -Katie
Embrace by Jessica Shirvington (Goodreads)
Divergent by Veronica Roth (Goodreads)
**Side note–This class is very excited about the third book releasing & this being made into a movie.**
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (Goodreads)
“It’s different and not predictable at all.” -Kara
Shut Out by Kody Keplinger (Goodreads)
Crank by Ellen Hopkins (Goodreads)
Looking for Alaska by John Green (Goodreads)
**Side note–Announcing this title sparked a lot of debate because some loved it and others didn’t like it at all.**
“I love the Before and After because it allows us to see how Pudge handles everything **avoiding spoiler** after.” -Hannah B.
Thanks for a list of new books and authors
I’ve read a couple of them. Do you know when the third Divergent book will be out? Just finished the second book. You are doing a wonderful job getting the students reading. Hopefully, it will be something they’ll enjoy the rest of their lives!!!