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This is one of the first books I was read to, then I learned to read it in my first years of school! I kept this book with me all throughout preschool up until the third grade.

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This is also one of the first classic books I began to read as a kid, we read it aloud very often in class when I was younger! Since then, it’s been a favorite.

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This series of books were some of the first “more in depth” books I began to read. I was very drawn to these not only because of the stories and Junie, but also because of the colors and covers of each book!

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I had attachment to this book when I first read it, came back to re read it plenty of times! I was very intrigued on how it was talking about a girl going through changes, puberty, developing crushes and everything a child begins to go through at a certain age.

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This was a class read in fifth grade! I enjoyed this book a lot, mainly because of how the “stray dog” finds a home, and Opal finds a partner! We also watched the movie, but I thought the book was better.

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This was also a class read. At first, I didn’t think I’d enjoy the book because I thought it was mainly gonna be about basketball, and sports which aren’t the types of books I go for. After reading more into it, I started to love the style, idea and message behind the book. It showed me how life can be tough, and how being enrolled and passionate about a sport and team can mean a lot to someone. It talks about a team, family, friends, and many more things a teenager can relate to! It was appropriate for my age, since this was when I was barely becoming a teen and learning about life and myself.

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I read this in middle school, and although the characters and story itself is interesting, I loved the purpose and message of the book. I could really understand what it was trying to portray, not only was this about a group of friends, couples and family members, but it also shows values, family “principles” and morals, the meaning of mistakes, and learning to accept yourself. Through every chapter there’s a mystery, but with every mystery came an important lesson.

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The theme and purpose of this book was very strong and powerful. It shows how black people get treated, the things they have to go through and face over the color of their skin. It shows racism, the struggles and obstacles Starr goes through. At a young age she had to learn the discrimination that came with the police and society. No kid should ever have to worry about being mistreated by police, but sadly people of color do, and this book shows that.

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Selena is a very well known artist in the Hispanic community! She was a very lively, passionate, bright and full of life person. Her music and legacy still lives on to this day, I read her book when I first began to listen to her music and learned what really happened to her. Although she died years ago, she still very much lives on to present day, and her book was a beautiful piece written by her husband, Chris Perez.

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This book shows the life of Holden, a 16 year old dealing with a society and world full of “phoniness.” This was a class read, I wasn’t very into it at first but after reading deeper into the book and having class discussions, I gained interest for it.

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This book is very powerful, it contains serious subjects such as death, justice, rape, threats and situations that occur in the real world. I read this when I was in search for a book, but was lost on which to read. I was recommended to this by a teacher, but later on re read it as a class read.

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This book is an autobiography and tribute to the author, McBride’s mother! It contains flashbacks of when James was younger, and also talks about his siblings. It has powerful tone, and I really enjoyed it!

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Push, or Precious based on it, is about a young, poor black girl named Precious from New York who has had a tough life. Despite being young, she has gone through a lot of trauma such as verbal, sexual, emotional and physical abuse. That abuse comes from her father, leaving her pregnant at 12 years old. Her whole life, she’s suffering with it all on her own, her mother is not fit to support her or be there, so she seeks help from a teacher, whom listens to her, and helps her with her poetry that is a passion of Precious. Such a powerful and emotional read, I was very touched when I read it.

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This is my all time favorite book and movie! Charlie is a young teenager in high school living and suffering at the same time. He meets his two best friends who are step siblings, who help him become more out there and live his life to the fullest. He learns that he is infinite. This book has a beautiful message, and I love how his story is told. I also love the movie!

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I love John Green’s books, I’m always fascinated with all his reads!

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Also another book by John Green, I first watched the movie and liked the story between Hazel and Augustus, and then I got to read the book and loved it!

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Just read this last semester with Mrs. Behnen! We had some class discussions and other ways of talking about the book. Personally, I don’t This I would’ve picked this myself, but I know it’s a classic read for most students especially in English Class. I liked it!