Each week, The Broke and Bookish host a Top Ten Tuesday based on a certain bookish topic. Other bloggers are able to participate and post their own top ten list based on the topic.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is a Top Ten Books That You Wish Were Taught In Schools.
So here’s my list in no particular order:
1. Daughter of Smoke & Bone Laini Taylor
Everybody needs to read Laini Taylor’s beautiful, unique writing. I’m not sure how the guys will feel about the romance though.
2. Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
Same reason as above. Except that the sequel is better of course. :P
3. Crank by Ellen Hopkins
This book screams DON’T DO DRUGS and shows the major consequences of it. What better message can you send to kids? Plus, it’s Ellen Hopkins.
4. Sold by Patricia McCormick
This book may scare some people (aka middle school kids), but it also opens up your eyes to the world. Kids really need that.
5. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
I don’t know why, but I feel that everybody in school should read this. At least they’ll have some survival skills when the moon is closer to the Earth.
6. This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales
Everybody needs to know that they are not alone and that suicide is not the answer. They need to know that they can be themselves and there will always be friends out there for them.
7. Stolen by Lucy Christopher
Kids need to experience Stockholm Syndrome first hand. And take precautions so you won’t get kidnapped by a stranger/stalker.
8. Every Day by David Levithan
Everybody needs to read a David Levithan book. Plus, this book will also teach you to look not judge people asap and to try to look at things from their point of view. At least that’s what Every Day taught me.
9. In Honor by Jessi Kirby
Road trip! Every person needs to read a road trip book sometime in their life. Plus, this book touches on grief, something kids need to know how to handle.
10. Want To Go Private? by Sarah Darer Littman
Every single kid must read this book. Want To Go Private? will show kids the danger of online chatting with strangers and how things can develop without you realizing it. I hope this book will scare kids from talking online with strangers. :P
And now, I want to know, what are your top ten books that you wish were taught in schools?
I really like how your list shows awareness to topics that are affecting school kids today, like cyber stalkers, drugs, suicide. When I was at high school I wanted to learn more about NZ history… Not that I was any good at History!
Sharlene @ Sharlene recently posted…Fifty Shades of Grey Casted!
Ha ha, I feel like kids these days need to know about EVERYTHING to protect themselves.
Ohh, NZ history sounds interesting.
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Laini Taylor is a great pick. I think many people will like this book, because it ha so much to offer :)
Mel@thedailyprophecy recently posted…Review 192. Gail Carriger–Changeless.
Which is exactly why her book is on my list. ;D
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Loved seeing your choices – I’ve read Every Day and have it on my own list. And Laini’s writing is beautiful – Daughter of Smoke & Bone was one of my favorite books that I read last year.
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I’m glad you agree with my choices Tanya. ;D
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Stolen sounds interesting. I will have to check that one out. Great list!
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Stolen completely broke my heart and left me devastated. It’s a must read Tiffany. o:
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I cannot wait for This Song will Save Your Life! I already have it pre-ordered! And I’m not sure why I haven’t read Stolen yet… It’s been on my TBR post for ages!
Great post! I’m sure students will learn something from all of these books!
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Nikki H @ Take Me Away… recently posted…TTT: Top Ten Books That You Wish Were Taught In Schools
This Song Will Save Your Life is up on Amazon for only $11 now! :D
Read Stolen now, you definitely won’t regret it Nikki!
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
I have Life as We Knew It sitting on my shelf (still have to read the darn thing), and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of This Song Will Save Your Life. I’ve never heard of Stolen, but I’ve added it to my TBR list now! Great list!
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Life As We Knew It will definitely keep you worried and entertained Kayla. ;D
You’ll LOVE This Song Will Save Your Life and definitely read Stolen, it will devastate you.
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Nice picks, although I only read Daughter of Smoke and Bone :) This Song Will Save Your Life looks like a must read!
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This Song Will Save Your Life is definitely a must read! ;D<3
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Want to Go Private is on my list too. It is such a great book that kids and parents need to read to see the dangers out there.
Great list!
Andi recently posted…Top 10 Tuesday – Contemporary Books I Wish Were Taught in School
Definitely! Want To Go Private should be on every kid’s TBR list.
Thank you! (:
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Great list! I also had Every Day and Want To Go Private? on my list and I ALMOST added Stolen. There are so many great books out there nowdays!
Kat (AussieZombie) recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Top Ten Books That You Wish Were Taught in Schools
Great minds think alike! ;D
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Great list! I haven’t actually read any of these books, but a lot of them are on my tbr pile. I love your reasoning for This Song Will Save Your Life, it’s just pushed that book right up high on my tbr.
Ha ha, I’m glad you pushed This Song Will Save Your Life up high on your TBR pile. It’s a MUST read book! (:
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Road trip books are the best! I own Life As We Knew It and tried reading it years ago but I couldn’t get into it. If I remember correctly, I think the writing was throwing me off. Will have to try again.
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The writing is journal writing, that’s why. I hope you’ll enjoy it on the second go Michelle! (:
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
I totally agree with Daughter of Smoke & Bone. The prose is perfect for class — it’s beautiful, unique and very intelligent. In Honor is also a great pick! I really admired that book for the subject matter.
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They are both must reads for kids. If only schools will take advice from us bloggers… ;D
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
I pretty much complete agree with you! It would be amazing if they taught Laini Taylor in school.
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I know! Too bad that won’t happen anytime soon in college. D:
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Ahhh… This reminds me that I need to start reading Laini’s works. I wish I am superwoman and finish all my ARCs and ARRs.
And I like your choices, Kelly. I may not heard about all of them but the lessons that you’ve learned from them are certainly worth for these books to be taught in class.
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If only schools will take us book bloggers’ advice on what to read, right Charlotte? We can never steer them wrong. :P
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I have Crank on my list too, for the exact same reasons. Basically our generation’s “Go Ask Alice.” Also, totally agree with Stolen. Can’t believe I didn’t think of that one!!! :) Great list.
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I don’t know what “Go Ask Alice” is. :P
Stolen is always on the back of my mind, especially with the way it ended.
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I never thought of Every Day, that’s a great idea! Great list. :)
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Every Day is such a refreshing read! (:
Thanks! :D
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I still need to read Laini Taylor’s books, but I’m very excited! I own the first one, and must definitely get to it soon. I’ve also never read an Ellen Hopkins book, but I WANT TO. Funny, I actually haven’t read any of the books on your list, but I am familiar with David Levithan’s and Jessi Kirby’s writing and their writing is BEAUTIFUL. I agree that everyone needs to read something by them.
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Start Daughter of Smoke & Bone now Judith! You’ll love it! :D<3
For Ellen Hopkins, start with either Crank or Burned. They'll drag you in.
Can you believe that I was iffy about reading David Levithan and Jessi Kirby's books before? :P
Kelly recently posted…Let’s Speculate: Do You Read The Acknowledgements Page?
Every time I read Melina Marchetta I think she should be required reading in schools. Finnikin of the Rock would make an amazing study on literature, society and politics and presents great, strong women.
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