Adolescent+Literature+that+Challenges+the+Gifted+Reader

Referring to the "dead tree technology" of books this session was comprised of passionate booktalks by Jack McGovern. Gave a list of Challenging Adolescent Literature--fiction and nonfiction (will share lists). These books can be part of "the tender bridge" from Harry Potter to James Joyce. Three nonfiction books: __E=MC2__ by David Bodanis ( those interested in science) __In Code, a Mathematical Journey__ by Sarah Flannery (autobiographical-math genius) __Swimming to Antarctica, Tales of a Long Distance Swimmer__ by Lynne Cox (determination)

Fiction: __Octavian Nothing__ by M. T. Anderson (slavery and how we look at intelligence--only for the most mature middle school student) __The Invention of Hugo Cabret__ by Brian Selznick (part graphic novel) __Uglies__ by Scott Westerfeld (__Brave New World__, especially for girls)