Reading Outside the Room:
The Individual Outside Reading Project
Overview
Read for Fun, Read to Learn
Recommended Reading!
Todd Strasser
Strasser writes about real teen issues in books such as Give a Boy a Gun, The Wave, and The Accident. Once you pick nup one of his books, you won't be able to stop reading. http://toddstrasser.com/wordpress/
Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut is known for his quarky humor and plotlines. Oftentimes bringing in science fiction elements, Vonnegut's novels still relate to real world issues and people. His novels include Slaughterhouse Five, Cat's Cradle, and Bluebeard. http://www.vonnegut.com/
Julia Alvarez
Writing in a distinctive and rich voice, Alvarez's novels often highlight the triumph over struggles. She often showcases a multicultural perspective in her writing. Her novels include In the Time of the Butterflies and How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents. http://www.juliaalvarez.com/