Writing about my reading life. Reading is life. By Michelle Wuest
Title: The 57 Bus
Author: Dashka Slater
Date Read: September 21, 2018
Two Snaps
Wow! What a book. Such an amazing true story, thoughtfully and insightfully told. This riveting nonfiction book for teens about race, class, gender, crime, and punishment tells the true story of an agender teen who was set on fire by another teen while riding a bus in Oakland, California.
Title: Before I Let you Go
Author: Kelly Rimmer
Date Read: September 11, 2018
One Snap
The love of two sisters is stretched to its ultimate breaking point. I have a brother, perhaps I didn't connect, or the author didn't quite take me there. I liked, but didn't love.
Title: This Is Not A Love Letter
Author: Kim Purcell
Date Read: September 5, 2018
Two Snaps
A long, beautiful, heart-breaking love letter… an amazing YA novel. One I book-talked with my young readers.
Title: The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly
Author: Stephanie Oakes
Date Read: August 29, 2018
Two Snaps
Amazing YA novel! Two very loud snaps! I was riveted to this story. My students also loved it. A painful and harrowing story about the dangers of blind faith—and the power of having faith in yourself.
Title: Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures
Author: Vincent Lam
Date Read: August 19, 2018
Two Snaps
Another compelling story. Written by a physician-- an interesting slant on the medical profession.