It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/17/2020
Last Week
You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson was such a great YA read! Leah Johnson created a setting that is so familiar to many of us. A high school during prom season in all its glory (depending on who you ask). And also created a character in Liz which I could empathize with – that feeling of not fitting in. But, I can also acknowledge how difficult her life was in comparison to my straight, white privilege. It’s the mark of a good author who can connect a reader and their character even when their life experiences are very different. I, too, grew up in a small town where everyone knew everyone else’s business. Prom season wasn’t quite like Campbell’s, but football was king and popular kids ruled the school. I didn’t love high school like Liz, I couldn’t wait for college!
Filled with diversity at every turn, You Should See Me In a Crown doesn’t feel like it’s trying to check off the boxes. I don’t need to create the checklist either, but if you’re looking for a contemporary romance that you won’t want to put down, grab this title off the shelf!
Reading List for Week of 8/17/2020
So, I didn’t get to pick up Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo yet. But it’s on the top of the pile for this week. As I’m currently averaging a book a week (if I’m lucky) this should keep me occupied for the next few days.
What have you read recently that you can’t put down?
Join Jen from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers and share all of the reading you have done over the week from picture books to young adult novels. Check out the hashtag #IMWAYR for reading suggestions from readers across the globe.
