Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Teens Editor, Brangien Davis FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: Tales of censorship, growing up in Hawaii, and surviving the Holocaust * Editor's Choice: M.T. Anderson's "Burger Wuss" * The Reading Adventures of Norma Howe * Going Hollywood, Going Crazy: From book to movie with Todd Strasser * Back to School in Style * New in Paperback: "Armageddon Summer," "The Maze," "Reef of Death" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Places I Never Meant to Be: Original Stories by Censored Writers" edited by Judy Blume <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0689820348/entertainmentsit> The oft-censored Judy Blume pays tribute to the work of other controversial writers in "Places I Never Meant to Be: Original Stories by Censored Writers." Authors include stars like Paul Zindel, Jacqueline Woodson, Chris Lynch, and Walter Dean Myers, each of whom also offers a brief essay relating experiences and beliefs about censorship. Powerful, important reading. "Name Me Nobody" by Lois-Ann Yamanaka <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786804521/entertainmentsit> Emi-Lou has a lot on her young shoulders--like trying to lose 20 pounds; vying for the attention of popular Kyle; and keeping an eye on her best friend, Yvonne, who's getting a little too close to a tomboy named Babes. Set in the rich, varied culture of Hawaii, "Name Me Nobody" is a fresh coming-of-age story that rings true. "In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" by Irene Gut Opdyke <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679891811/entertainmentsit> When World War II began, Irene Gutowna was a 17-year-old Polish nursing student. Six years later, she writes in "In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer," "I felt a million years old." The experiences chronicled in this painful, inspiring memoir will remind young people everywhere that their actions count, and that the power to make a difference is in their hands. EDITOR'S CHOICE *************** "Burger Wuss" by Matthew T. Anderson; illustrated by David Butler <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0763606804/entertainmentsit> Can Anthony win Diana back after she leaves him for a fast-food freak? Will his plot for revenge free him from being a wuss forever? And most important, do you want fries with that? M.T. Anderson's "Burger Wuss" is a hilarious, hair-raising ride through burgers, bullies, and boy- meets-girl gone bad. You'll beg for a double order. THE READING ADVENTURES OF NORMA HOWE ************************************ How did a girl who had to sneak behind the garage to read grow up to be a writer of teen novels? In this essay, Norma Howe, author of "The Adventures of Blue Avenger," talks about her experiences as a young, surreptitious reader and the books that influenced her writing. Teens GOING HOLLYWOOD, GOING CRAZY **************************** Todd Strasser is known for writing fast-paced, funny novels such as "How I Spent My Last Night on Earth." But he didn't know the meaning of topsy-turvy until 20th Century Fox decided to make his "How I Created My Perfect Prom Date" into a movie. In this essay, Strasser explains how one little story ended up with five different titles (so far!). Teens BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE *********************** "10 Real SATs" by the College Board <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874475678/entertainmentsit> This solid resource offers 10 SATs for practice (and a diskette for a test-prep demonstration) to help test takers reduce stress and achieve higher scores. "The Best 311 Colleges: 1999 Edition" by the Princeton Review <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375751661/entertainmentsit> This title differs from the rest of the college guides in that the vast majority of information comes from students at the schools themselves. "Words Fail Me: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing" by Patricia T. O'Conner <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0151003718/entertainmentsit> This book is the perfect text for the novice writer who tends to gravitate toward comedic instructors--rarely is a primer so amusing. NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "Armageddon Summer" by Bruce Coville and Jane Yolen <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0152022686/entertainmentsit> What's a teen to do when a parent joins a religious sect convinced the world will end on July 27, 2000? "Armageddon Summer" is powerfully and convincingly written--don't miss this captivating race against time. "The Maze" by Will Hobbs <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/038072913X/entertainmentsit> Rick Walker, an angry young runaway escaping foster homes and detention centers, takes refuge in the wilderness camp of an eccentric naturalist. "Reef of Death" by Paul Zindel <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0786813091/entertainmentsit> P.C. McPhee hops a plane to Australia to help his crazy uncle solve an offshore mystery in this fast-paced, thrilling tale of smart teens battling the slime of the earth. ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Teens section at Teens
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