Literary Fiction

Riot Recommendation: Contemporary Literature for High School Students

Jeff O'Neal

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Jeff O'Neal is the executive editor of Book Riot and Panels. He also co-hosts The Book Riot Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @thejeffoneal.

This latest request for recommendations was sent to us on Facebook. Here’s the question:

One of my fellow English teachers is searching for recommendations for her Contemporary Literature class. This is a Sr. elective. I’ve taught this class before. We usually read Slaughterhouse-Five, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Einstein’s Dreams, Kite Runner, and In Cold Blood. Could you please post a request on your page for recommendations?
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Kristin
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Alright kids, this is our chance to recommend some great contemporary literature that doesn’t stink for some eager high school readers. What say you?