DCS Teen Lit Top 10 List
2017-2018
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What is the DCS Teen Lit Top 10?
The DCS Teen Lit Top 10 list was created to give Davidson County high school students options to explore high quality young adult titles through a variety of activities at their home schools and online.
Be sure to check back often for updated information, book trailers, and links to activities!
DCS Teen Lit Top 10 Toolkit
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Seconds before Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in audiobook and ebook
- this Summer on Audiobooksync.com Week 2 (May 4th-10th)
Book Trailer:
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
High school student Clay Jenkins receives a box in the mail containing seven cassette tapes recorded by his crush, Hannah Baker, who committed suicide, and spends a bewildering and heartbreaking night crisscrossing their town, listening to Hannah's voice recounting the events leading up to her death.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in audiobook and ebook
Book Trailer:
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen
Sydney's charismatic older brother, Peyton, has always been the center of attention in the family but when he is sent to jail, Sydney struggles to find her place at home and the world until she meets the Chathams, including gentle protective Mac, who makes her feel seen for the first time.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in audiobook and ebook
Book Trailer:
March Trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell
Presents in graphic novel format events from the life of Georgia Congressman John Lewis, focusing on his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- March Book One in the NC Digital Library in ebook
Book Trailer:
The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds
Soon after his mother's death, Matt takes a job at a funeral home in his tough Brooklyn neighborhood and, while attending and assisting with funerals, begins to accept her death and his responsibilities as a man.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in ebook
Book Trailer:
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
In a future where death has been eradicated, scythes are selected to control overpopulation by “gleaning” random members of society. Teens Citra and Rowan are selected as apprentices and are thrust into a world of political intrigue. “Scythe” is a powerful examination of ethics, humanity and the flaws of immortality.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in ebook
Book Trailer:
History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera
Secrets are revealed as OCD-afflicted Griffin grieves for his first love, Theo, who died in a drowning accident.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in ebook
Last Boy and Girl in the World by Sioban Vivian
With their town sliding underwater and everyone being ordered to leave, Keeley and her friends gather to make the most of every minute they have left together, prompting Keeley to take a final chance at winning over a long time crush.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
Book Trailer:
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Daniel decides to let fate dictate his life and NaTasha doesn't believe in fate. But today, NaTasha will believe in anything if it allows her to avoid deportation.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in audiobook and ebook
Book Trailer:
Made You Up by Francesa Zappia
Armed with her camera and a Magic 8-Ball and her only ally (her little sister), Alex wages a war against her schizophrenia, determined to stay sane long enough to get into college.
Available:
- in your DCS HS Media Center
- the NC Digital Library in ebook
Book Trailer:
Vote for Your Favorite!!!
In the Spring of the 2017-2018 school year, students and teachers will be able to vote for their favorite titles from the DCS Teen Lit Top 10 List!