From Selection Committee member Bonnie Ericson:
My votes:
1st place: The Hunger Games. Why? Incoming/freshmen will read it and they’ll ENJOY reading it. Potential for discussion and activities.
2nd place: Tattoos on the Heart. Why? Compelling and interestingly organized. Potential for discussion and activities.
I’ve read all five books, and I enjoyed and appreciated them all! I can see why all are finalists. If we were talking about a common junior-level reading, I’d have different choices.
