From: Katy Duffield <ksd3>
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:02:05 -0500

I just started reading Marcelo last night. Looks very promising.

Also, I've been debating if Mia of Gayle Forman's IF I STAY (Dutton, 2009) fits the bill. I finished the book a week or two ago and it totally blew me away. I'm not yet certain if it is the weighty storyline or the character that entranced me--I'll have to ruminate on it for a while before I decide. That said, however, I would highly recommend the book. ;-)

Best,

Katy Duffield www.katyduffield.com


On 6/17/09 12:45 PM, "Gardow, Pamela" <pgardow at ecasd.k12.wi.us> wrote:

> Two great books that I have recently read deal with teens and disabilities.
> The portrayal of the disability adds depth to the characters without becoming
> the main plot focus, and both books serve up rich, memorable teens. They are:
>
> Sam, a recent high school graduate with Tourette's syndrome, from Jerk,
> California, by Jonathan Friesen. (Speak, 2008) Winner of the Schneider Family
> Book Award for teens.
>
> Marcelo, a 17 year with Asperger's syndrome, from Marcelo in the Real World,
> by Francisco X. Stork. (Arthur A. Levine Books, 2009)
>
> Pam Gardow, Library Media Specialist
> Advisor, Teen Literacy Initiative
> Memorial High School
> 2225 Keith St.
> Eau Claire, WI? 54701
> 715-852-6309
> pgardow at ecasd.k12.wi.us
>
>
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