Chronicling the events of 9/11: In the Shadow of the Fallen Towers, by Don Brown (ages 12 and up)
As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I wonder how the teens I work with think about it. The […]
Category: young adult
A heart contrite, O God, you will not spurn.
Sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Synopsis: Can be found on Amazon or Goodreads. Sequel: Good Girl, Bad […]
Neon Words: Developing the writer’s craft and creativity (ages 12 & up)
I am continually delighted by the number of high school students who tell me how much they enjoy writing, how […]
Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley: suspenseful mystery immersed with Ojibwe culture, setting and identity (ages 14+)
Do your teens crave an immersive mystery that also raises important social issues about identity, community and drug addiction? I […]
Heartstopper series, by Alice Oseman: adorably sweet LGBT friendship & romance comics
High school friendships that have potentials for romance never progress in a straight, linear fashion — they’re full of twists […]
In all things God works for the good
Amazon Link Synopsis (from Amazon): Seventeen-year-old Audrey Rose Wadsworth was born a lord’s daughter, with a life of wealth and […]
You will suffer for a while
Amazon Link Synopsis: Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by […]
Determine who people are by their character, virtues, and actions.
Harry Potter books 1-7 The Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling consists of 7 books. The books and […]
In this is love brought to perfection
My oldest daughter wanted to read more in the genre of horror. Stephen King is known as the ‘King of […]
Christ alone is the universal King
The Hunger Games Trilogy: The Hunger Games / Catching Fire / Mockingjayby Suzanne Collins This book series and movies have […]