YALSA's Quick Picks for Relunctant YA Readers

[Charlynn]

Books which were selected for this list are suggested for teens between the ages of 12 and 18. They are ones that YALSA deemed to be works that teens will choose on their own to read for pleasure, particularly those teenagers who, for whatever their reasons, do not enjoy reading. To see the complete list, go HERE, the announcement can be found HERE, and below you find the Top Ten List.


* Amason, Jessica and Richard Blakeley. “This is Why You’re Fat: Where Dreams Become Heart Attacks.“ HarperCollins/Harper Studio, 2009.
* Brereton, Catherine, Philip Steele, and Hannah Wilson. “Warriors Versus Warriors: Ten Fighters, Five Battles, ONE WINNER.” Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group/Kingfisher, 2009.
* Elkeles, Simone. “Rules of Attraction: A Perfect Chemistry Novel.” Bloomsbury/Walker. 2010.
* Hasler, Nikol. “Sex: A Book for Teens: An Uncensored Guide to Your Body, Sex and Safety.” Zest/Orange Avenue Publishing, 2010.
* Keplinger, Kody. ”The D.U.F.F.(Designated Ugly Fat Friend).” Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Poppy, 2010.
* Neri, G. and Randy DuBurke. “Yummy: the Last Days of a Southside Shorty.” Lee & Low, 2010.
* Rainfield, Cheryl. “Scars.” Westside Books, 2010.
* Summers, Courtney. “Some Girls Are.” St. Martin’s Griffin. 2010.
* Volponi, Paul. “Rikers High.” Penguin Group/Viking, 2010.
* Von D, Kat with Sandra Bark. ”The Tattoo Chronicles.” HarperCollins/Collins Design, 2010.