This semester I'm taking a class in Young Adult fiction at BSU as part of my Master's program in Education/Reading. It's been a most enlightening class, as I have not read a lot of this genre in quite a while, and am probably a bit out of touch with what is popular and readable among teens.
One of my favorite books I've read during this class is Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. It's a realistic fiction genre book about a 9th grade girl who is depressed and struggling following a rape over the summer at a party. Melinda's story is one of grief and despair, but becomes one of acceptance of herself and hope, as she evolves during the school year. It's a heartbreaking read, but very real and accesible, and it's a tremendous book for teens. I would recommend this to most teenage girls especially, for content, readability, and imaginative and inventive situations.
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