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		Good poems An essential and accessible anthology of some of the best contemporary and classic poetry. 811.008 GOOD PO

		Bastard out of Carolina Bone confronts illegitimacy, poverty, the troubled marriage of her mother and stepfather, and the stigma of being considered “white trash” as she comes of age in South Carolina. Allison, Dorothy. FIC ALLISON

		The Pox party Set during the American Revolution, Octavian is raised as a pampered African prince by a society of Enlightenment philosophers who view him as an experiment. Realizing that his freedom is an illusion, Octavian sets off on a journey to find freedom and a place in the world. These books will challenge everything you have ever learned about the Revolutionary War. Anderson, M. T. TEEN ANDERSO

		The kingdom on the waves Set during the American Revolution, Octavian is raised as a pampered African prince by a society of Enlightenment philosophers who view him as an experiment. Realizing that his freedom is an illusion, Octavian sets off on a journey to find freedom and a place in the world. These books will challenge everything you have ever learned about the Revolutionary War. Anderson, M. T. TEEN ANDERSO

		Who the hell is Pansy O'Hara? : the fascinating stories behind 50 of the world's best-loved books Did you ever wonder what an author was thinking when they wrote their book? Explore the quirky back-stories of some of the world’s most famous 50 books. Bond, Jenny. 820.9 BOND

		Someday this pain will be useful to you James hates everyone except his grandmother. Take a look at life through this brilliant and mischievous New York teen’s eyes as he tries to figure out life and his place in it. Cameron, Peter, 1959- TEEN CAMERON

		Caramelo : or pure cuento : a novel LaLa learns the stories of her Awful Grandmother and weaves them into a colorful family history. The “caramelo,” a striped shawl begun by her Great-Grandmother, symbolizes their traditions. Cisneros, Sandra. FIC CISNERO

		Ella Minnow Pea : a novel in letters The people of Nollop are good citizens, but as the use of more and more letters in the alphabet is outlawed, how will its residents communicate? Dunn, Mark, 1956- FIC DUNN

		Extremely loud & incredibly close Oskar Schell, a gifted 9-year old, explores the mystery of his father’s death during the 9/11 attack. Foer, Jonathan Safran, 1977- FIC FOER

		A lesson before dying When Jefferson's attorney states, "I would just as soon put a hog in the electric chair as this," disillusioned teacher Grant Wiggins is sent into the penitentiary to help Jefferson gain a sense of dignity and self-esteem before his execution. Gaines, Ernest J., 1933- FIC GAINES