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"Everything Everything" by Nicola Yoon (Steinbruegge)

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"Everything Everything" by Nicola Yoon (Steinbruegge)

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"Everything Everything" was a book way out of my comfort zone. It is a romance/drama and is not something I'd normally read. It's about Madeline, 18, who has a rare autoimmune disease they call SCID. The disease keeps Madeline from going outside and people other than her mother and nurse from coming in. Everything is changed when Olly moved in next door. Madeline eventually falls in love with Olly and goes outside. During her journey with Olly Madeline realizes in order to live her life she must risk her life. This book made me realize the same thing and to broaden my range of books. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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I chose this book because it seemed like a book that has never caught my interest before. I usually read action packed or serious books. I'm not one to read about romance. I surprisingly enjoyed this book. This book was about three completely different girls who all met up one night and did things outside of their comfort zones. I would recommend this book to people who are looking for an easy and exciting read.
Brittney Pearson- Eversole

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This book is unlike any other book I have ever read (which was the point). It brought stories from teens all around into one book. what I loved most about this book is that it shows stories from all types of people. within the first 50 pages I already had two to three poems that I connected too. it is a real look into how teenagers think and feel. i find that things like this help me understand things im feeling in my life. it also helps me realize that im not the only one this stuff happens too.Steinbrugge

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The book that I chose to read for the ¨Reading Without Walls¨ challenge is None of the Above by J.W. Gergorio. I chose to read this book because it seemed very interesting when it was explained to me in the library but definitely out of my comfort zone. While reading this book, it really taught me that having true friends is really important. Sometimes you may not know who your true friends are until something happens. Before reading this book, I really knew nothing about what it meant to be intersex but now I realize that there are a lot of struggles that come with it and that it is very hard being intersex especially if you are just now realizing it for the first time. For example, in the situation that the main character Kristin is going through.. She needs true friends to love and support her and I think that that is one of the main ideas in the books. People can be very judgmental in high school and sometimes you do not realize it until you hear what they are saying about you. I have been in situations before where people have talked about me but I could not even imagine being in Kristins situation and I know now, more than I did before not to judge anyone because you truly do not know what they are going through.

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"Holding Up the Universe" by Jennifer Niven

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"Holding Up the Universe" by Jennifer Niven

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Libby Strout was once labeled “America’s Fattest Teen.” Libby is criticized because of her weight instead of her personality. She was rescued from her house and is now ready for life - for high school. Jack Masselin has prosopagnosia, a disorder which is the inability to recognize faces. He pulls a prank called “Fat Girl Rodeo” on Libby, he has to grab her and hold on to her. Afterward, Libby and Jack got to know each other the more time they spend together. They realize the things they have been missing out. I chose to read “Holding Up the Universe”, because the book is different from what I normally read and the character is also different compared to me, considering what she’s like, what she looks like, and the way she lives. From reading this book, I learned that people can be so callous and judge without even getting to know them first. This book made me understand more of how people felt when they weren’t being known of their true self but instead of what the others want to believe.

Tammy Song - Ms. Borders

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A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (Austin)

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A Million Little Pieces by James Frey (Austin)

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James Frey is 23 years old with a bad drug and alcohol addiction. He is finally sent to the best rehab in the world to get help. I choose this for this challenge because the main character is a male and a lot older than my main characters usually are. Also this book was based on a true story and I usually read fiction. I learned that you should never give up on yourself and always work to better yourself. The book made me realize how horrible drugs can be to your mind, not just your body.

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Logan Travis "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" 

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Logan Travis "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" 

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I chose this book because I thought it would be interesting and a great way to learn about the holocaust. This book is written by John Boyne. This book is about a boy named Shmuel and his parents who are in a concentration camp and they are suffering each and every day. Shmuel meets this other little boy named Bruno who is a little boy from the town who meets Shmuel at the fence line. Shmuel tells Bruno about his sufferings and life inside the fence. Later Bruno finds a way under the fence and finds striped pajamas to fit in and go attempt to help save Shmuels parents from the gas chamber before its too late.
Logan Travis - Eversole 4th Hour

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"Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee Vance

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"Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future" by Ashlee Vance

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Elon Musk is the ambitious founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla motors. He also founded a company named Zip2 and then founded Paypal. Normally I read fiction or dystopian novels and dislike reading non-fiction. Since I was "reading outside of my comfort zone" I decided to at least read a book about a man I am interested in. From reading this book, I learned just how valuable hard work is as Elon went from broke to having a net worth of over $200 million to almost going bankrupt to now being worth close to $13 billion. Through hard-work, determination, and perseverance, Musk was able to make it past these rough times and is now the CEO of two companies at the forefront of innovation. This book changed my thinking because it showed me that sometimes it is good to step outside of my comfort zone and can lead me to new experiences and knowledge that I would otherwise be missing out on.

Chris Hauk
Eversole

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I chose this book for this challenge because it is something new for me. I am normal not a sci-fi reader. But I liked the book it is about Darrow a person born as a Red living on Mars and he is faking and being a gold. I learned from that book, that sci-fi books can be really good and especially really exciting.

Chiara Gunther- Eversole

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This is a book where Carmine Gallo, an American author and communication coach/speaker, teaches you 9 different tips that help anyone become a successful public speaker. I chose this book for the challenge because in the past I have read books that are about sports and are fiction. I wanted read a book that wasn't in my comfort zone. I also picked this book because public speaking is dreadful to me. I wanted to learn new ways in which I wouldn't be anxious every time I would speak in front of a crowd. I learned a ton of helpful tips to make my presentations more passionate and intriguing. Some of the tips I learned were: lighten up, create a jaw-dropping moment, and create a mental picture for the audience while presenting. These are just a few of the tips that helped me become more confident in my speaking. The book did change my way of thinking. It made me think differently on how to approach my public speaking. The book taught me to be less dull and become more fascinating with my presentations.
-Garrett Overton
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Suzie Salmon was an average fourteen year old girl living in the 1970s who was raped and murdered by one of her neighbors.  Now, she watches the lives of her family members, friends, and murderer from her own personal Heaven and sees how they cope with the aftermath of her death.  Before reading this novel, I hadn't ever considered the effect my death would have on others I knew, especially if I was murdered.  Suzie describes the hardships and triumphs faced by her loved ones and watches them grow without her, especially her younger sister and brother.  Set in the 1970s, when forensic investigation was new and evidence was hard to come by, her killer is never caught.  I differ from her in the sense that, living in 2017, there are hundreds of ways to connect a killer to a crime scene, and I will probably never know how difficult it was for Suzie to watch her killer get away scott-free while her family mourns.
Alicia Detterman, Ms. Borders

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I read None of the Above by IW Gergorio. Kristin is a junior in high school with a boyfriend and she is an athlete. She decides to have a special moment with her boyfriend. Kristen comes to the conclusion that something is wrong with her body. Test confirm she is intersex. She has both female and male parts. She learns who sticks with her and who her real friends are. This book really interested me after you explained it in the library. Even though it was out of my comfort zone, It was so good and flew through it!! I learned how difficult it is to be intersex and gained knowledge about the disease itself. The book indeed change my thinking, I think that finding your true friends to help you through thick and thin is very important as well as you don't realize how judgemental people are in high school until you have been in a situation like Kristin's or even being a little different. Out of all people I get being a little different! It sucks in a way but you got to embrace what you got:)))

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Cheyenne Wilder is a 16 year old blind girl who is laying in the backseat of her mom's car napping because she didn't feel well, as her mom went into the store to get her medicine. While her mother was in the store a man named Griffin came into the car and stole it. Her being blind was difficult for her trying to figure out how to escape. She used all of her senses to try and escape. I chose to read this book because I don't usually read books like this but I really liked it and while I was reading it, I didn't want to stop. While reading this book I learned that even if you are blind you can still solve problems as well as someone who can see.

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I read Underwater by Marisa Reichardt. I chose it for the challenge because it was about a girl who is very different than me. She has a fear of leaving the house, which makes her very limited in living her life to the fullest. I am the opposite, as I love to adventure and try new things. I learned that there are people who fear just about everything that I love, and that opened my eyes quite a bit. It reminded me to remember that not everyone is as free-spirited as myself. Oddly enough, the main characters name is Morgan. She is reserved and scared of the world, which I find fascinating because I am so outgoing, and love to be social. Ultimately, this book showed me that there are people who are very different from me.

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Jennifer Deters                     ELA: Christina Hickerson

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Jennifer Deters                     ELA: Christina Hickerson

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The book I read is called "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. I chose this book due to it's historical plot line. I normally don't read anything with a lot of history in it but this book was very good! This book revolves around a young girl, named Liesel Meminger, who lives in Germany. This book takes place during WWll. When Liesel's brother dies she is taken into the Hubermann's home. As the war rages on Hans, the husband of the foster family, starts to secretly teach Liesel how to read. Liesel starts to steal books that the Nazi party is trying to destroy and starts to write her own stories too. I learned that it's okay to stray from my normal reading habits and that the power of words is far greater than I could imagine in a time of need.

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Madison Stumpf Mrs. Hickerson- "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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Madison Stumpf Mrs. Hickerson- "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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I choose to read Everything, Everything because I don't usually read love stories. Also the main character, Madeline, has never been outside of her home due to her severe combined immunodeficiency, also known as "bubble baby disease". What I learned from reading Everything, Everything is that you should take risks in life and to not let things scare you. This book did change my thinking. This book taught me to view the world with a different point of view and to appreciate what you have.

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Main characters Natasha, a Jamaican illegal immigrant, and Daniel, a legal Korean immigrant, both are going through issues. Natasha is being deported and Daniel wants to be a poet, both live in New York. They meet for a day and fall in love.

I chose this book for my challenge because I have never read books about Jamaican culture and thought that a contemporary novel would be the best way to start and see if I liked it. I also felt safe with the addition of the Korean character because I know a lot about Korea.

This book taught me a lot about immigration and about Jamaican culture (though if the author was as thorough with the Jamaican culture as she was with the Korean, then it some small parts are wrong). I usually thought of Africa when I think of Bob Marley and things, so the book helped me understand a lot about Jamaican culture.

Alysan Amann
Ms. Borders

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I read "All the Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven for the Reading Without Walls Challenge. As a reader I have never really been into the sappy love-story novels. I enjoy more fast pace and suspenseful reads. Picking up this novel I was a bit apprehensive but wanted to give it a shot. I was pleasantly surprised in the cunning story of Violet and Finch overcoming their problems together. This book grasped very large and very real problems such as bipolar disorder and loss of a loved one. I would definitely read another book like "All the Bright Places"

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Kristin Lattimer is a dedicated runner with a steady boyfriend. In a moment that should be special, Kristin realizes there is something very wrong with her body. Tests determine she is intersex: she has both male and female parts. I knew very little about what it means to be "intersex" before I read this book, and I now realize the struggle intersex individuals have when deciding if they should have surgery to "normalize" their bodies. Written by a doctor who was inspired by a patient, this book taught me much about the stigma attached to intersex individuals.