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ALAN’s Picks: February 2010

February 15th, 2010 · No Comments

ALAN’s Picks is a monthly book review column that is compiled and edited by Dr. Pam Cole of Kennesaw State University.  Be sure to check the site often to see a preview of the latest titles in YA Lit.
Reviewed this month:
Deadly Little Lies: A Touch Novel by Laurie Faria Stolarz
The Death-Defying Pepper Roux by Geraldine [...]

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ALAN’s Picks: January 2010

January 28th, 2010 · No Comments

ALAN’s Picks is a monthly book review column edited and compiled by Dr. Pam Cole of Kennesaw State University.  Be sure to check the site regularly for the a preview of the latest titles in YA Lit.
Reviewed this month:

Candor by Pam Bachortz
David Inside Out by Lee Bantle
Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines
Juggling [...]

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ALAN’s Picks: December 2009

January 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment

ALAN’s Picks is a monthly book review column edited and compiled by Dr. Pam Cole of Kennesaw State University.  Be sure to check the site regularly for the a preview of the latest titles in YA Lit.
Reviewed this month:
An Off Year by Claire Zulkey
Ash by Malinda Lo     
By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be [...]

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Art of Manliness: 50 Best Books for Boys and Young Men

January 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Brett and Kate McKay, the authors of The Art of Manliness Blog, have compiled an interesting list of must-reads for boys and young men.  The list, which features a number of YA classics, can be found here.
The McKays have authored other reading lists including:
100 Must Read Books: The Man’s Essential Library
The Essential Adventure Library: [...]

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ALAN’s Picks: November 2009

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments

ALAN’s Picks is a monthly book review column edited and compiled by Dr. Pam Cole of Kennesaw State University.  Be sure to check the site regularly for the a preview of the latest titles in YA Lit.
Reviewed this Month:
Angry Management by Chris Crutcher
Dragon Spear by [...]

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