Looking for books to hook those reluctant teen readers? We recently compiled three booklists for a binder that will be placed in the Teen Room at the main library. These lists are currently blog-exclusive!
High-Low - Books with an 'HL' Lexile code.
From the Lexile Web site: "A text designated as 'HL' has a Lexile measure much lower than the average reading ability of the intended age range of its readers. Librarians and booksellers sometimes refer to young adult books with disproportionately low Lexile measures as 'high-low' books, meaning 'high-interest' plus 'low-readability.' These books receive an HL code. Often fiction, HL books are useful when matching older (grade 7 and beyond) struggling or reluctant readers with text at both an appropriate difficulty level and an appropriate developmental level."
Quick Picks - Books for teens who don't think they like to read. These should keep them turning pages!
Skinny Books - Books under 250 pages (most are under 200).
