Thanks to www.weareteachers.com for the poster.
Due to our Elementary through Middle School Library Media Teachers being cut, classroom teachers are challenged with keeping up with the latest and greatest books to recommend to a huge variety of reading levels and interests. For some of my "regulars" (language art teachers that I sub for), I have developed read-alike book talks to share when I come to teach. One that I have used quite regularly with the popularity of The Hunger Games and Insurgent is the following PowerPoint:
If you like Hunger Games non specific
Below I have posted some excellent resources for lists of great books for Middle School Readers.
Goodreads Top 100 Middle School Must Reads
National Public Radio's Top Teen Books
Amazon Best Middle School Books
My latest favorite Middle School Read is Dead End in Norvelt which offers a glimpse into a famous author's life, Jack Gantos. My son and I read this together and had a wonderful time exploring the fifties, the Midwest, and the aches and pains of growing up. Definitely a perfect choice for the Newbery Medal and for anyone wanting an all around great book!
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