SEC: School Wide Book

["Robin S. Tanis" <rtanis@SPX.ORG>]

My 9-12 high school has decided to incorporate a book  for summer
reading that EVERYONE will read, faculty and students.  That book will
then be the subject of discussion and possibly other activities during
the school year.  I would love to hear from any schools who have done
this before and, even if you haven't, suggest a title that would be
appropriate for a school wide reading.  Also, if you have done this
before successfully, what kinds of activities went along with the
reading?  We are thinking that if we choose a book whose author is alive
we might invite that author to speak to kick off the reading.  We would
like something that will cross age barriers, the curriculum, have a high
appeal to teenagers, and stimulate discussion.  Several titles have
already been suggested.  They are: The Color of Water by James McBride;
Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom; and The Greatest Generation by Tom
Brokaw.  Any others?

TIA as always!
--
Robin S. Tanis, Librarian
St. Pius X Catholic High School
2674 Johnson Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
rtanis@spx.org
www.spx.org/library

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