Senior students read frequently for both school and during their personal time.
A popular genre students enjoy is mystery. Senior Carlos Tzuban said he likes mystery books because they use suspense, and the reveal at the end of the story makes it exciting to read. Priscila de la Cruz, also a senior, likes them because of the plot and the irony that is created. The wondering about what will happen next keeps her reading.
Currently, students are focusing on books that they read in school. The AP Literature class is reading Kindred by Octavia Butler. This book is about a modern woman who time travels back to the antebellum period to save her future ancestor.
Students’ favorite book was The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hoseinni. This book follows a young Afghan boy and his friendship then his move to America. Senior Edith Mendoza connected to the book because she identified with the characters and wanted to continue reading to see what happened to the characters.
There were other favorite books. One of the books includes the Call of the Wild which Sindy Argueta found in school during the 8th grade and read during her personal time. This book follows a house dog who wanders off and becomes a sled dog in harsh conditions.
One book that many students found interesting was The Girl in Pieces, by Kathleen Glasgow. This book is about a girl’s journey from self-harm to self-acceptance and was recently listed on the New York Times Best Seller List.
Another student Eleny Nava Pineda was interested in the last Banneker Book Club choice which is called All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. This book is narrated by a teenager in California who has to deal with issues of abuse, racism, and love. She chose to read this book because she could resonate with the main character who is also applying to colleges.
Another book she really liked was I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez, which follows a girl after her family migrates to the United States. Even though her family wants her to work, she continues to study and eventually leaves for college and for a better life.
The Banneker Book Club is currently reading The Picture of Dorian Gray, and anyone interested in joining to find new books to read, see Ms. Berke in room 327.
