1. Presented by Committee Members: Aaron Coutu, Greenville Public Library Brandi Kenyon, South Kingstown Public Library

2. Promote quality literature for teens by highlighting well- written books of interest to middle and high school students. Allowing teens to select the winner from each year's list of nominees encourages them to read more and discuss the books with their friends and family at school, the local library, and at home.

3. This year there were 39 members of the committee with librarians, teachers, reading specialists, and media specialists all represented The committee is adjourned from September through March to compile the list of nominees based on the reading of suggested titles and discussions online and in meetings The committee reviewed 73 titles this year As you can imagine, there are some intense discussions.

4. Do you know which book won this year’s election? Graceling by Kristin Cashore Honor Books: The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams & Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

7. After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick Presented by Aaron Coutu

8. Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel Presented by Aaron Coutu

9. Sources of Light by Margaret McMullan Presented by Brandi Kenyon

10. Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Presented by Brandi Kenyon

11. Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen Presented by Aaron Coutu

13. Birthmarked by Caragh M. O’Brien Presented by Brandi Kenyon

14. Borderline by Allan Stratton Presented by Brandi Kenyon

15. Heist Society by Ally Carter Presented by Brandi Kenyon

16. Matched by Ally Condie Presented by Aaron Coutu

17. Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi Presented by Brandi Kenyon

18. Shutout by Brendan Halpin Presented by Brandi Kenyon

19. Trash by Andy Mulligan Presented by Aaron Coutu

20. Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty by G. Neri & Illustrated by Randy DuBurke Presented by Brandi Kenyon

22. Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Presented by Aaron Coutu

23. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Presented by Aaron Coutu

24. I Will Save You by Matt de la Peña Presented by Aaron Coutu

25. Numbers by Rachel Ward Presented by Brandi Kenyon

26. Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly Presented by Aaron Coutu

27. Split by Swati Avasthi Presented by Aaron Coutu

28. Teenage Love Affair by Ni-Ni Simone Presented by Brandi Kenyon

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30. Any Questions? You can also email Aaron later at LunarHunk@aol.com