What should I read next?! by Marianne Whittaker https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis Made by book lovers en-us 2021-10-05 19:53:43 UTC 2025-09-27 18:08:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png If you like enemies to lovers, definitely read this..... https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794435604 2021-10-05 21:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794435604 Love thrillers? Read this!! https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794701488 2021-10-05 23:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794701488 Awesome mystery book!! https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794703371 2021-10-05 23:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794703371 Psychological thriller anyone? https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794704726 2021-10-05 23:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1794704726 Night Terrors | Social Justice (Spoiler Warning) https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1868070281 Edward is a character in Night Terrors who has a superiority complex. Throughout the book, Edward has treated his coworkers terribly and discriminated against them because they are a lower rank than him. Due to this classism, Edward had successfully become disliked by the others, his selfishness leading to his demise at the end of the book. In this book, Sean Rodman showed a discriminatory character in a much more subtle way, as classism isn't one of the main isms talked about in books, unlike racism and sexism. Edward's relationships with other characters is also great because they fear to stand up to Edward. Instead, they prefer to talk about their hatred among each other. In the end, Edward is a classist character displayed well through the entire book.]]> 2021-11-04 17:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1868070281 Social Justice In Gordan Korman’s Restart. https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874387366 Gordon Korman is widely known as a writer for children. His story intrigues and entertains anyone of any age. Most people can appreciate and relate to his stories and characters, however he is overlooked when it comes to more “philosophical themes.” His book, Restart, my AR novel, challenges this common misconception. The book is about Ex Athlete, Chase Ambrose’s path to recovery after gaining amnesia. In his forgotten life, he was a bully, something to be feared; now given a second chance, he can either right his wrongs and become a new man or return to his old self. One of social justice's main points is equal opportunity, as Chase is a new Chase, the people around him should give him another chance to be a better Chase. The main theme of this story is Second Chances and how a second chance is all someone may need to be a better them. In his past life, the Weber family was always a prime target of Chase’s exploits. Their two children, Shoshana and Joel, more specifically Joel were usually the victims of his “attacks”. The situation became so bad that Joel had to move away and left his family and Shoshana with nothing but regret and hate for Chase Ambrose. The new Chase knew nothing about what he did to the Webers and rightfully so, they hated Chase. Through the course of the story, Shoshanna learns to trust the new Chase, knowing he’s not the same menace who terrorized them. Soon after, people like Joel and others see Chase as the kind, gentle giant and not the tyrant. There are people all around the world like Chase. People who have made terrible decisions in the past, people who didn’t get a proper first try, people with many different circumstances, all of those people could benefit from a second chance. The second chance is an opportunity to have a fair shot at life again, so sometimes that second chance is equality. Restart, while being a book for a younger audience, is still packed with themes that older viewers can find if they just analyse the text a little more.


]]> 2021-11-08 07:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874387366 I am the Messenger - Social Justice https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874564873 The novel I am the Messenger introduces the story of a young, ordinary man facing challenges from an unknown in order to become the best version of himself. The protagonist, Ed Kennedy, receives cards with clues to deliver messages. The first card Ed received was the Ace of Diamonds with three addresses and times written on it. He arrived at the first address and noticed discrimination happening against women. Ed felt scared and overwhelmed between the choices he had to help others; however, he knew what to do. This is an example of social justice in the novel because Ed is taking a stand for what’s wrong and trying to achieve it when he has the chance. In the end, Ed learns that an ordinary man has the right to live beyond normal expectations if they try to attain it. 

]]> 2021-11-08 09:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874564873 Social Injustice in The Hate U Give https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874779323 The novel, The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas, does an exemplary job highlighting how socially unjust our world is. The novel follows the life of Starr Carter, a Black girl, as she copes with the loss of her best friend, Khalil, who became a target of police brutality. The book highlights the social injustice issue of racism which arises from inequality. Starr lives in Garden Heights, a lower-class Black neighbourhood that is engulfed with gang violence. Her neighbourhood’s condition is a result of how the Black community is rarely offered opportunities outside of their hometown. It shows gangs and drugs aren’t their passion; it is their last resort. The novel shows that the reason the Black community goes downhill is due to the lack of opportunities they are given and not because of the colour of their skin. The book goes on to show the lack of kindness and compassion in our world. Starr attends a predominantly White school where her best friend’s death becomes an excuse to skip exams. Numerous students marched out of their classes pretending they were fighting for Khalil; the students’ actions did not show respect towards the Black community as they used their grief for selfish gains. This is an eye-opening moment, as it shows the reader how our youth is being raised and highlights the need for change. Lastly, the book displays the lack of justice in our world when the White cop who kills Khalil is declared not guilty because it was reasonable to find a Black teenage boy holding a hairbrush threatening. In conclusion, this is how the novel, The Hate U Give, displays the social injustice that persists in our cruel world.


]]> 2021-11-08 11:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1874779323 Social Justice- The Hunger Games https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1875523008 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a nerve-racking, sci-fi novel that makes you feel like you are a part of the dystopian world! The book's revolutionary plot will have you on your toes. The story is based on many topics relating to social justice! Some of the main ones include oppression, power, poverty, compassion, wealth, and violence. The characters in the text reflect many of these topics. They make mistakes and learn from them. The way the book addresses these issues in a fictionally based plot makes it incredibly fun and interesting to read. This great novel not only leaves you with a great storyline, but also a handful of life lessons, and liberational thoughts. ]]> 2021-11-08 15:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1875523008 Divergent Book Review https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1876202659
            Divergent is truly an interesting novel to read. It is a book placed in a seemingly alien society, being upheld by beliefs that are meant to provide everyone with a role that helps society based on their personality. However, there are a number of social justice issues present in the text, that is amplified by people who have personalities that don’t necessarily fit in: the Divergent. The main character, Tris, plans to expose the social justice issues in the world, those being (spoilers incoming!) the war plan from the Dauntless, who are planning to hurt and attack the Abnegation, and the Erudite’s greed, and will to control everything. Of course, she doesn’t start with these plans in the beginning, it takes time, experience, and a strong will to resist the Erudite’s control plans. The story’s character development and pacing are wonderfully timed, it sucks you in to feel connected to the character, and the romance is a nice touch. I recommend Divergent for everyone who wants to have a little bit of dystopia in their life, and it is a great way to be thankful for the world we live in right now. 

]]> 2021-11-08 19:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1876202659 West Side Story - Irving Shulman https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1879497343 2021-11-09 21:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/1879497343 Rated https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/2472268548 A book where people figure out the secrets of their society ]]> 2023-02-07 18:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/19493/youshouldreadthis/wish/2472268548