[LM_NET] TARGET: American Lit Novels for At-Risk High School

[gayle prentice wood <tiadragon@GMAIL.COM>]

Greetings!

I apologize for the whirlwind first post, but I was introduced to this
resource a few years ago as a student and would like now to plumb the depths
of knowledge and experience as a new librarian.  : )

Briefly, I am creating (from scratch!) a library media center for the
alternative school where I currently work, starting with the high school
program.  I was able to secure a very small amount of money through Title
funds for books, but I have to get my list in ASAP.  I have some money to
play with that I would like to use to support the Lit teacher's planned
curriculum for next year: American Lit, centering around slavery issues and
community.  I've come up with the standards - Roll of Thunder, Color Purple,
etc. - but would love some other suggestions.

Our students are considered "high risk," with many coming from situation
with a host of issues like drug/alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, low
income/poverty, learning difficulties, authority issues, etc.  We have a
range of reading abilities, but most are to the low end.

Thanks in advance!

Gayle Prentice Wood, Librarian (almost)
Mt. Scott Learning Centers
www.mtscottlearningcenters.org

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