One of my main sources for leisure reading suggestions are books that have been nominated for an Alex Award. If you are not familiar, the award is given to 10 books each year that are written for adults, but hold appeal for young adult readers (12-18 yrs). These books are great choices for picks in a media center serving students in this age range. Check out their site to see the history of nominations:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/alexawards/alexawards.cfm
My next posts will highlight a couple of Alex Award books I have enjoyed.
