every day by David Levithan
"Known to him/herself only as "A," the narrator of this philosophically electrifying novel wakes up every morning in the body of a different person. This constant, inexplicable change -- A is usually around the same age but has experienced different genders, ethnicities, personality types, etc. -- has made A unusually circumspect, mature, and careful not to alter anything that would impact the lives of those whose bodies s/he's inhabited. It makes for a lonely existence...until A falls in love with a girl named Rhiannon and breaks those rules, just to see her again."
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Ms. Karen Birchenall teaches Humanities 8, Key 8 and10, and Math 9; she also sponsors Netball and ASL taster sessions. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming and a love of reading. Her favourite genre is historical fiction, "but really anything that relaxes or teaches me (depending in my mood)."
So why did she chose this book? "It was recommended to me by my co-sponsor, and my own high schooler at home loved it." 
Ms. Sharon Vanderlinden teaches Key 8, Math 8, and Science 8. In her free time: "I love to knit, explore Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and spend time with my family." Her favourite genres are crime fiction and realistic fiction.
She selected this novel because: "This was recommended by my teenage daughter. We saw the movie first which inspired me to read the book. I think it will lead to interesting discussions!" |
The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
"Unexpectedly sent to spend the summer with her late mother's estranged relatives at scenic North Lake, a teen finds herself torn between her mother's working-class relatives and her father's wealthier associates."
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Ms. Calindy Ramsden teaches Science 8, Life Science 11, Earth Science 11, Anatomy and Physiology 12 and coaches Alpine Team and Mountain Bike Team. In her free time, she enjoys: skiing, mountain biking, camping, and hiking. "Pretty much anything that gets me outside!"
"I love historical fiction, anything with some humour in it, or a good old fashioned beach read." So why this pick? "I haven't read the book, before but I was looking for a light summer beach read--something that is easy to read when lounging at the beach or in the sunshine at the park. I also love stories where people find out more about themselves." |
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
"Spending the summers on her family's private island off the coast of Massachusetts with her cousins and a special boy named Gat, teenaged Cadence struggles to remember what happened during her fifteenth summer."
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Ms. Tami Lyon teaches Humanities 8, Composition 11/AP Seminar and AP English 12 and sponsors Debate. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and travelling.
She picked this book because: "It was my daughter's recommendation." |
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - additional book group
Head of Houssian Ms. Lisa Bremner sponsors Girls rugby, Garden Club, and Faculty Fitness. In her free time she enjoys: being a mom, spending time in Pemberton, getting outside, hanging out with Gus, and reading.
Head of Byrd Ms. Alexa Grivakes teaches Career and Life Education and sponsors Garden Club, Allies, and Mountain Biking. A crossword puzzle nerd, in her free time Ms. Grivakes enjoys mountain biking, hiking, reading, and hitting the gym. |
Hugo and Gus enjoy reading too.
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You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
"Liz Lighty has always done her best to avoid the spotlight in her small, wealthy, and prom-obsessed midwestern high school, after all, her family is black and rather poor, especially since her mother died; instead she has concentrated on her grades and her musical ability in the hopes that it will win her a scholarship to elite Pennington College and their famous orchestra where she plans to study medicine--but when that scholarship falls through she is forced to turn to her school's scholarship for prom-king and queen, which plunges her into the gauntlet of social media which she hates and leads her to discoveries about her own identity and the value of true friendships.".
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Head of School Ms. Lisa Evans is a former English and Physical Education teacher who enjoys being active and outside as much as possible. She enjoys reading historical fiction and mysteries.
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