Spoilers are inevitable throughout our discussion, so consider whether or not to listen if you haven't yet read the book!
timeline
*Introduction and Summary of the Book: 0:00-0:51
*Main Discussion: 0:51-30:32
*Book Pairings: 30:40-44:25
*Classroom Connections: 44:25-50:05
book pairings
*Jenni - Jonellen Heckler's White Lies
*Jen - Jeff Zentner's The Serpent King
*Sara - Ellen Hopkins's Crank
*Ashley - Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming
other books mentioned
*Kwame Alexander's Booked and Crossover and picture books
*S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders
*Matt de la Pena's article Sometimes the Tough Teen Is Quietly Writing Stories
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