Poverty and Visionary Titles What to look for in a book!

What to look for in a book: Topic related to poverty and/ or income inequality Focus on a visionary character Can be domestic or international Choose a book at or slightly above your reading level Honors– must get approval from Sullivan

Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Sherman Alexie Modern– American Indian reservation American Indian boy goes to white school Easy reading level

First They Killed My Father Loung Ung 1970’s Cambodia Middle class family loses everything due to Khmer Rouge Author is activist today Easy reading level

The Help Kathryn Stockett 1950’s Mississippi White writer tells story of black maids Her book gathers attention and helps promote change Middle reading level

Kaffir Boy Mark Mathabane Apartheid South Africa Author grows up in slums Works toward education and athletic success Mid-high reading level

The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald 1920’s New York Gatsby seeks wealth and love Visionary ideas of a new life Mid-high reading level