Mr. Rein: The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky is about young student entering high school, dealing with trying to fit in, make friends, and finding out who they are. The book has a positive message talking about acceptance and forgiveness.

Mr. Kreisher: The Evolution of Useful Things: Why there is no perfect design by Henry Petroski

Mrs. Hugar: Divergent by Veronica Roth, I think it teaches lessons on perseverance, self-worth, resiliency, and overcoming others expectations. I love this series. I love to read so there are many books I would love to see the student body read. For example the Harry Potter Series, Hunger Game Series, The Princess Bride, to name a few.

Mr. White: Outliers, it helps you see how success and chance align. It encourages goals based in reality.

Mrs. Burrows: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom because it gives some really great perspectives on what truly matters in life. It is an easy read and written in a way that anyone can pull something meaningful out to apply to their own life.

Mrs. Taylor: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Shout out to Ms. McCahan for letting me read this in 12th grade). The book is a classic with a good message and themes that still connect to our everyday lives even though it was published in 1813. Plus there is a movie ;)

Mrs. Maxwell: Every student should read Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. There are so many life lessons to learn and it will challenge the way you think about life and what's really important.

Mrs. Peterman: Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O'Dell. I think this is a great story about enduring hard times and it make you think about what you would have to do to survive on your own. I also like that the main character has a dog that she relies on for companionship. I loved reading this with my own daughters.

Mr. Bennett: A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck, because I like the theme of doing what needs to be done even if it is difficult

Mr. Berthold: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. My reason is that this book can be read and enjoyed by late-age elementary school and middle school students. For them it is an exciting story about magic and talking beasts which can provide a catalyst for reading as an enjoyable hobby versus something assigned in English class. Older students can delve into the entire chronicles more deeply and discuss religious symbolism as well as what it speaks to in terms of society, values, and good versus evil. The religious aspect may be controversial in public high schools though.

Mr. Fischer: I would recommend William Goldman’s The Princess Bride as a book that every student should read. It is one of my all-time favorites and a true page-turner that immerses readers in a whimsical fantasy filled with adventure, humor, and boundless imagination.

Mr. Davis: Dr. Mutter's Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine. This book does an excellent job of telling the story of the history of medicine while vividly capturing the historical events of its time. By centering the narrative on one individual capable of extraordinary things, it reminds us that each of us has the potential to be that one person who rises to meet a great opportunity.This is why we learn history!