HOw about Outrun the moon by Stacey Lee - not particularly contemporary
except in the themes, but based in SF and during the earthquake, so will
have connections to a lot of the kids.
Best - Sarah Murphy
On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 8:05 AM Jess Garman <jgarman@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
* Forgot to mention that this is for 9th grade!
On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 8:03 AM Jess Garman <jgarman@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi All,
Our English Dept. Head is looking for the following to add to our high
school English curriculum. Any ideas would be so appreciated!
1. Asian American main characters
2. Female protagonist
3. More contemporary than not -- at least something that will be
relatable to students
4. We used to teach The Namesake, but we need a female protagonist, and,
truthfully, we are filling a hole that is left by The Bluest Eye, so we
need something with real levels of complexity, which The Namesake also
doesn't have.
Thank you so much + happy almost summer!
Warmly,
Jess
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Jess Garman
Upper School Librarian
Crystal Springs Uplands School
(650) 342 - 4175 x1525
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Jess Garman
Upper School Librarian
Crystal Springs Uplands School
(650) 342 - 4175 x1525