Yesterday I went to the absolutely fabulous Marion Public Library and one of the really helpful reference librarians recommended some YA fiction for me to read.  I’m pretty excited about the list we came up with:

	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (YALSA pick)
	Miracle Wimp by Eric P. Kraft
	Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going

	Mexican White Boy by Matt de la Pena (YALSA “Reluctant Readers” pick)
	The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson & The Olympians series — this book was just named the Iowa Teen Choice Award winner yesterday evening, after I got home from the library! Great timing.)
	The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
	Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber
	Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz (Alex Rider series)
	Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition by Natsuki Takaya

You can track my progress and check out my reviews at GoodReads.com.  I can’t wait!  I think I’m going to start with The Lightning Thief…