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We are Emma and Claire, two secondary school English teachers with over twenty years' combined experience. We've read hundreds of books and picked the ones we wished we had when we were growing up. Here they are, in one place, so you can find the right book, just when you need it.
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S(kin) by Ibi Zoboi
Two teenage girls with magic in their skin. This fantasy verse novel blew me away. It is rooted in Caribbean folklore and explores the myths of the soucouyant, or fireball witches, who can change their skins, and prey upon others to give them energy. There are so many themes covered in this book: a painful skin condition, race, toxic parents and jealousy. This is a book for exploring #race, #beautyideals, #skinconditions, #toxicparents. Video review here.
emdraper1
7 days ago1 min read
When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven
A group of hopeful writers is given the chance of a lifetime, but how far will they go to achieve their dream? I was hooked by the first...
emdraper1
Sep 301 min read
I Know You Did It by Sue Wallman
Ruby accidentally kills someone when she's four. Now, as a teenager, she still can't escape her past. Ruby lives with a level of guilt...
emdraper1
Aug 301 min read
One of Us is Next by Karen McManus
High school truth or dare games gets deadly. Set a year after One of Us is Lying , this tense, fast-paced sequel returns to Bayview High...
Claire Hilton
Aug 41 min read
As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
Eighteen year old Salama finds hope in war-torn Syria. TW: sexual assault, descriptions of war and conflict. Salama is eighteen when,...
emdraper1
Jul 201 min read
Hermit by Chris McQueer
TRIGGER WARNING: violence against women, misogyny, domestic abuse. Jamie doesn’t like what’s happening in his life, and he blames women....
emdraper1
Apr 161 min read
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
From under the thumb of her mum, Xiomera finds freedom, strength and expression in poetry. Xiomera doesn't shy away from fighting -...
emdraper1
Feb 41 min read
A List of Cages by Robin Roe (TW: child abuse)
A heartbreaking story of child abuse and the power of friendship. Julian has no one. His loving parents died in an accident. He has no...
emdraper1
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven
This is a story about bullying and about hiding who you are. A combo of horrid bullies and the passing of her mother causes Libby to...
Claire Hilton
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
A lot can happen when you share a seat on a bus. Eleanor is the new kid in school. She’s bullied for her her big, red hair and the...
emdraper1
Jul 24, 20241 min read
Tone Deaf by Olivia Rivers
Deaf teen on the run hides from her abusive Chief of Police father with famous band. Alison is desperate to run away from her abusive dad...
Claire Hilton
Jul 24, 20241 min read
So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole
Sisters with special powers uncover the secrets of the political and religious war they’ve been dragged into. Faron is powerful and...
Claire Hilton
Jul 20, 20241 min read
The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
Based on the true circumstances of an imprisoned people in modern Australia - a tale of hope and a fight for freedom. Subhi was born...
Claire Hilton
Jul 20, 20241 min read
Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Good girl suddenly switches into self distruct. Split your personality into two: Christina, the goody goody who gets great grades and has...
Claire Hilton
Jun 23, 20241 min read
The Night of the Party by Tracey Mathias
If you’re not born in Britain, you’re not allowed to stay. The England Ash and Zara live in does not welcome immigrants, but Zara is not...
emdraper1
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Paper Butterflies by Lisa Heathfield (16+ recommendation, trigger warnings for abuse, force-feeding, racism, death penalty discussion, gaslighting).
I do NOT recommend this book if you are not feeling emotionally or mentally secure. In fact, I was very close to not reviewing it because...
emdraper1
May 26, 20241 min read
You Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bourne (16+ recommendation, trigger warning for sexual assault)
Inequality between men and women in our society is lit up under a spotlight. Belle and Joni live in a society where if you identify as...
emdraper1
May 26, 20242 min read
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As a busy teacher and Head of English, it's hard for me to keep abreast of all the latest teen fiction. 'There is a Book for That' is a fantastic resource. Knowing all the books have been reviewed by English teachers means I can completely trust the recommendations.
I've also managed to link this to PSHE when we've been discussing mental health, and students love the social media links that are easy and quick to access. Now, if a student comes to me asking for a book recommendation, I know exactly where to point them."
Kate Bloxham, Head of English, Hall Green Secondary School, Birmingham
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