Bookworms Unite: A Celebration of Reading

Bookworms Unite: A Celebration of Reading

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I am an unabashed bookworm. On any given day, I am writing a book, reading a book, or listening to an audiobook. It can get a bit confusing.

As a high school English teacher in El Paso, Texas, I encouraged my students to read every day, and I assigned six books a year. I thought students should read whatever interested them, and I let their parents help them make good choices.

The list below offers a diverse range of genres and topics to appeal to a wide range of students. Encourage students to explore different genres and authors to find their own reading passions. Only you and your students' parents and guardians can make the final choice when selecting titles.

Classic Literature

• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee: A timeless exploration of racial injustice and coming-of-age.
• The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: A dazzling portrayal of the American Dream and the Jazz Age.
• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: A witty and romantic tale of love and social class.
• Lord of the Flies by William Golding: A thought-provoking exploration of human nature and survival.
• 1984 by George Orwell: A chilling dystopian novel about totalitarianism and surveillance.

Contemporary Fiction

• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A poignant story of survival and hope during World War II.
• Divergent by Veronica Roth: A thrilling dystopian adventure with a strong heroine.
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: A gripping tale of rebellion and survival.
• All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr: An interweaving story of love, loss, and resilience during World War II.
• The Martian by Andy Weir: A gripping survival story set on Mars.

Historical Fiction

• Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein: A suspenseful tale of friendship and courage during World War II.
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Also listed in Contemporary Fiction)
• Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: A time-traveling adventure filled with romance and history.
• Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel: A richly detailed historical novel about Thomas Cromwell.
• The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead: A powerful exploration of slavery and escape.

Science Fiction and Fantasy

• Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: A thought-provoking story of a young boy trained to be a military leader.
• Dune by Frank Herbert: A complex and epic science fiction novel.
• The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: A humorous and absurd sci-fi comedy.
• Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling: A beloved series of fantasy novels about a young wizard.
• The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: An epic fantasy adventure.

Nonfiction

• Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand: An inspiring story of resilience and survival.
• A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah: A heartbreaking account of child soldiers in Sierra Leone.
• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari: A fascinating exploration of human history.
• Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain: A thoughtful look at the strengths of introverts.
• The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: A powerful story about medical ethics and scientific discovery.

February is a month that celebrates:
Valentine's Day
President's Day
Black History Month
American Heart Moth
Groundhog Day
and the Super Bowl!

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