Category Archives: Edgar Allan Poe Award

by | September 21, 2011

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

“Because with Charlie, nothing was ever easy. Everything was windswept and octagonal and finger-combed.  Everything was difficult and odd, and the theme songs all had minor chords.” Vera’s former best friend Charlie is dead.  It’s hard enough when your best … Continue reading →

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by | February 9, 2011

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

“Every time I try to talk to my parents or a teacher, I sputter and freeze. What is wrong with me? It’s like I have some kind of spastic laryngitis.” I stayed us late reading this book.  It transported me … Continue reading →

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