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Mindy wants to read: I'm a teacher at a small, urban charter school. I typically work with younger students but I have a small group of fifth and 6th grade girls who I guide in a recurring book club. Two years ago we read Hunger Games trilody. Last year, we read the Ugli ...more

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Age: 51

Location: Dayton, OH

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Orleans
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Sherri L. Smith (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Also dystopian, very strong female character, multicultural, no romance.... "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:20PM · 1 like · Like

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The Different Girl
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Gordon Dahlquist

she said: " Dystopian world, multicultural, very thought provoking about what makes people (or robots) human. "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:21PM · 1 like · Like

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Hush
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Eishes Chayil (pseudonym)

she said: " If you're looking for something a little heavy, this is about covered up abuse in the Hasidic community. Strong female lead who tries to uncover the abuse. Since you read "13 Reasons Why" it seems like heavier topics would be ok. ...more "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:29PM · 1 like · Like

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The Way We Fall (Fallen World #1)
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Megan Crewe (Goodreads Author)

she said: " This is a popular sci fi series about teens dealing with a horrible virus. Not obvious from the cover, but the MC is half African American. "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:32PM · 1 like · Like

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Tankborn (Tankborn, #1)
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Karen Sandler (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Dystopian story set in outer space, African American female MCs, thought provoking themes about social class and status. "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:38PM · 1 like · Like

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Gauri S. recommended:

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Rocket Boys (Coalwood #1)
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Homer Hickam (Goodreads Author)

they said: " I have read this book and I like this book a lot. There's a movie also but the book is better than the movie. I hope you will like this book. ...more "

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Between Shades of Gray
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Ruta Sepetys (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Please no Divergent, haha

This is a beautiful novel, I think everyone should read.
You should consider it, it's a beautiful story. ...more "

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Island's End
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Padma Venkatraman (Goodreads Author)

she said: " This is not dystopian, but about an Andaman islander girl who is her tribe's spiritual leader. Lots of interesting themes, colonialism,etc. ...more "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:57PM · Like

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The Crossing (Blood of the Lamb, #1)
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Mandy Hager (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Very interesting dystopian, multicultural, themes of colonialism, religion, abuse, etc..... "

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Jan 18, 2014 04:58PM · Like

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XVI (XVI, #1)
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Julia Karr (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Also dystopian, some heavier themes about sexism, sexual exploitation of girls in society, etc. There is discussion of rape in the book, but nothing graphic..... "

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Fever 1793
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Laurie Halse Anderson (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Very fast paced historical story about a teen girl who is caught up in the middle of a deadly epidemic.... "

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Jan 18, 2014 05:11PM · Like

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The Summer Prince
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Alaya Dawn Johnson (Goodreads Author)

she said: " I was also tempted to mention "The Summer Prince" since it is so thought provoking, set in Brazil, heavily dystopian with lots of relevant social themes, but it is is also *way* inappropriate for 10/11 year old girls. The sexual themes would just be too much, at least with that level of description. I mention it in case you ever do a group for older girls, like 14+, it would be a good choice! ...more "

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Unwind (Unwind, #1)
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Neal Shusterman (Goodreads Author)

she said: " This may be a bit too mature/about a controversial topic. I read it in 6th grade and the book itself is fine, no scenes or information that scared or confused me. It offers plenty to be discussed and questioned on both a personal and societal level. It is sci-fi. I found it to be an empowering book that I really connected with. "

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Full Tilt
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Neal Shusterman (Goodreads Author)

she said: " Same author, "safer" topic. Really anything by this author I think is great for that age group, he worked wonders on me at that age. He always offers a ton to be discussed and his books all have unique twists to them that makes them enjoyable and gripping. ...more "