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Young Adult Literature Book Talk Blair Austin March 30, 2009

Young Adult Literature Book Talk Blair Austin March 30, 2009. Why did I choose this book?. Recommendation Intriguing title Themes. Author: Jordan Sonnenblick. Former Teach for America teacher Former Middle School English teacher Started writing in 2003

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Young Adult Literature Book Talk Blair Austin March 30, 2009

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  1. Young Adult Literature Book Talk Blair Austin March 30, 2009

  2. Why did I choose this book? • Recommendation • Intriguing title • Themes

  3. Author: Jordan Sonnenblick • Former Teach for America teacher • Former Middle School English teacher • Started writing in 2003 • Zen and the Art of Faking It is his third book

  4. What is this book about? • Ages 11-13 • Grades 6-8 • Jordan SonnenblickInterview • Summary

  5. Why should you teach this book? • RELEVANT ISSUES: • “Fitting In” • Adoption • Step-family • Parent-child relationships • Poverty • Being a new student • Prison • Bullies • IMPORTANT THEMES/IDEAS: • Identity • Honesty • Stereotyping • Morality FUNNY!!! WELL-WRITTEN GREAT STORY RELATABLE

  6. What if I’m not teaching? • Read it for fun!  • Recommend it to middle school students at the library • Use it as a basis for discussion in a youth center, mentoring program, etc.

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