Helpful Links

Suggestions for Independent Reading:

• YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) offers book lists compiled by teens, for teens, as well as lists of award-winning books for young adults.
• Lexington Public Library's list of recommended high school reading includes a variety of genres, including drama, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
• When searching for the country's best-loved novel, BBC identified the 100 titles that appeared most.
• NEA's Big Read program offers online supports for discussion and comprehension of classic and contemporary novels.
• A site like GoodReads.com is great for finding books based on what you like. If you make a profile and rate titles, the site will suggest other books for you to check out!
• Recommendations from your favorite Satz teachers are here!

Help with MLA formatting:

• Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) provides examples and explanations that are extensive and current for the MLA 8th Edition Handbook.
• You can try sites like Citation Machine, but beware! They are not always current or correct. Be sure to check your work.