tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post8038508763683567426..comments2023-08-26T05:12:51.231-07:00Comments on What She Read...: Top Ten Books Every Teenager Should Read: The English Teacher Weighs In...Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-79146808235094029692011-07-22T07:00:39.643-07:002011-07-22T07:00:39.643-07:00I know I'm way late commenting on this, but I ...I know I'm way late commenting on this, but I wanted to say yours is my favorite answer to this prompt. It's easy to list out books that we liked or think are good for teens to read, but your list is the best one to get teens to, as you say, discover for themselves what their great reads are.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456600806188531803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-65546285059835626372011-07-19T20:43:41.038-07:002011-07-19T20:43:41.038-07:00Your list is very different from the others I'...Your list is very different from the others I've read, and is extremely compelling.<br /><br />While I wonder about a teen's ability to read all of these great texts and grasp even a tiny bit of what they're trying to convey, I applaud the idea that we should be pushing students to stretch their boundaries. <br /><br />I think that about half of the books I was required to read in high school went right over my head. And that's okay, because I'm starting to revisit some of them now. But the ones I <i>did</i> enjoy have left imprints on my life, and have truly affected the reading choices I have made since then. I'm glad I had teachers and family who could help me discover new stories.<br /><br />Thank you for your great list, and I'll be subscribing directly. Happy reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-14299936796665021032011-07-19T19:41:14.595-07:002011-07-19T19:41:14.595-07:00Laurie, thank you so much. That means a lot to me ...Laurie, thank you so much. That means a lot to me and I'm so glad you think I succeeded. :)Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-49524100687561348242011-07-19T19:40:19.236-07:002011-07-19T19:40:19.236-07:00Ha! I don't remember Edward as quite so sparkl...Ha! I don't remember Edward as quite so sparkly in the book as he was in the movie, but perhaps that's showbiz? <br />And an excellent point, L: The books do not change, but as we do, they sometimes shift somehow. And I so agree that many books we embrace with passion - whatever our age - just happen to respond to our own individual needs and situations of the moment. Hence my primary objective, which is to help teens choose their own reading paths.<br />Off to visit you.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-71211514730530817632011-07-19T18:57:33.185-07:002011-07-19T18:57:33.185-07:00I took a more autobiographical approach to my answ...I took a more autobiographical approach to my answer because I don't know that there are any books that teens should be required to read, but I do think they should be required to read, something (maybe without sparkly vampires). I also think that we all change so much throughout our lives that books that were awful at one point, are awesome at another - like the Scarlet Letter was for me.<br /><br />Come visit me at <a href="http://hawthornescarlet.blogspot.com/2011/07/top-ten-tuesday-required-reading.html" rel="nofollow">The Scarlet Letter</a>.LBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565867574821169945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-72293271040710926322011-07-19T15:51:56.896-07:002011-07-19T15:51:56.896-07:00Thanks, all. I enjoyed your responses as well, and...Thanks, all. I enjoyed your responses as well, and I'm honored to be quoted or linked on your blogs.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-31471760077061346092011-07-19T12:56:57.482-07:002011-07-19T12:56:57.482-07:00perfect answer. I had a hard time with this topic...perfect answer. I had a hard time with this topic because I didn't feel qualified to discuss literature I thought should be required--that is a tough call. But I like how you put it, that allows a lot of room for choice in those guidlines. I ended up listing some of my favorite YA reads and listing them as recommended and not required reading. Do you mind if I put a link to your post? <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2011/07/top-ten-and-teaser-teen-reads.html" rel="nofollow"> Kaye—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-17167952848991676142011-07-19T12:40:12.690-07:002011-07-19T12:40:12.690-07:00I hope you don't mind, I copied your blog post...I hope you don't mind, I copied your blog post into my blog after posting my own list. I gave you credit of course. I think you just hit the nail on the head for a response to this.literarymusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339505913510351863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-29880056242300766232011-07-19T11:08:06.990-07:002011-07-19T11:08:06.990-07:00I enjoyed reading your response to this prompt. I ...I enjoyed reading your response to this prompt. I think you bring up many valid points that are important to consider when suggesting books to teens.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-66135584561241340742011-07-19T10:19:57.342-07:002011-07-19T10:19:57.342-07:00Woops! I was already a follower. Which makes me ...Woops! I was already a follower. Which makes me a double follower, I guess.Anne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-38630825552465249132011-07-19T10:17:46.231-07:002011-07-19T10:17:46.231-07:00Very thoughtful response. It is vital that we, in...Very thoughtful response. It is vital that we, in a culture, have some things in common, a cultural literacy, things and ideas that we can draw on for collective wisdom and understanding. Your list of musts really gets to that and is culturally and ethnically sensitive. Thank you.<br /><br />*New FollowerAnne@HeadFullofBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069558006454986084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-83796757377921265162011-07-19T10:08:19.054-07:002011-07-19T10:08:19.054-07:00Casey - I agree: The conversation around the works...Casey - I agree: The conversation around the works I suggest is so important that I think reading them with peers and a well-informed, relatively agenda-free adult could offer quite a lot of depth and growth for all concerned.<br />Christine - Whew! Dodged a bullet that time.<br />Karen & Jan - Thanks, and I'm looking forward to your lists too.<br />Thanks, Crowe, on all counts.<br />Tahleen - Actually thought your list was wonderful and that you rose to an almost impossible task with grace.<br />LitMusings - Can't wait to see your list, colleague.<br />Jordyn - Already hit your blog and found a few possible TBRs for me and my students' independent reading: thanks!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15101403269247563087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-151542688164323152011-07-19T08:14:55.426-07:002011-07-19T08:14:55.426-07:00I really like some of your points here. Though I d...I really like some of your points here. Though I did choose specific books I only ended up listing seven because I do find naming ten books EVERY SINGLE TEEN should read is problematic -- for the same reasons you mentioned.<br /><br /><a href="http://tencentnotes.blogspot.com/2011/07/tuesday-ten-teenage-required-reading.html#comments" rel="nofollow">My top 10 list this week.</a>Jordynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544006301357995240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-74240127119886967532011-07-19T07:30:40.150-07:002011-07-19T07:30:40.150-07:00I love how you responded to this response for the ...I love how you responded to this response for the top ten list. I am also a fellow English teacher (at least trying to be, I've been subbing for two years and just had an interview). I have spent about 5 hours on my list because I keep wrestling with these same issues.literarymusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339505913510351863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-19967587790483842272011-07-19T06:15:59.682-07:002011-07-19T06:15:59.682-07:00This was a great way to approach this week's t...This was a great way to approach this week's topic. I was also not a huge fan of listing 10 books that "every teen should read," even though it's my week on TB&TB. It's almost like we're stereotyping teens, and I'm finding that more and more with each list I read this week. It's very presumptuous to just list 10 books without thought of who we're recommending them to. I tried my best to pick 10 books that I feel will help teens, specifically American teens since that's my lens, navigate the teen years.Tahleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330160603781228707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-58049909231270584102011-07-19T04:50:57.429-07:002011-07-19T04:50:57.429-07:00You are so right--this is *not* the list I was exp...You are so right--this is *not* the list I was expecting from you, but I think it's absolutely brilliant. Well done, indeed!As the Crowe Flies and Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110661562901480120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-34561606331346548122011-07-19T04:36:22.528-07:002011-07-19T04:36:22.528-07:00Love the way you approached this too, and agree wi...Love the way you approached this too, and agree with many of the points you make. I included mythology in my list also.Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-77509506075106678022011-07-18T23:43:08.315-07:002011-07-18T23:43:08.315-07:00I like the fact that you have given a list of broa...I like the fact that you have given a list of broad subjects rather than specific books. I have to admit that I regret not reading more books by Scottish authors (something I am correcting) and so I definitely agree with those lists. I didn't feel comfortable listing books that teens should read either. Instead I created a list of books that were important to me as a teen.KarenSihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17875454663363953921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-80560594985968149082011-07-18T22:07:13.137-07:002011-07-18T22:07:13.137-07:00Thank God for #8 being a joke... I almost de-follo...Thank God for #8 being a joke... I almost de-followed ;)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287501540207945678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8747015106979321087.post-71576819669360904062011-07-18T21:22:17.039-07:002011-07-18T21:22:17.039-07:00I love the way you approached this. You make some ...I love the way you approached this. You make some really great, thoughtful points. I know I wish a lot of this had been required reading when I was growing up -- I think I'd be a more rounded person for it. Tackling it on your own makes it hard to get other viewpoints.Casey (The Bookish Type)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17124722748517656056noreply@blogger.com