Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners

About the Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners
To provide reading recommendations to students of all ages who plan to continue their education beyond high school.

Administered by:

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Literature and Language Arts

2009 Selection(s)

The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. I: The Pox Party


The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. II: The Kingdom on the Waves


Bastard Out of Carolina


Caramelo


Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters


Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close


A Lesson Before Dying


Looking for Alaska


Someday This Pain Will be Useful to You


Who the Hell is Pansy O'Hara?: The Fascinating Stories Behind of the World's Best-Loved Books


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