1. Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominated Books for 2011-2012 Grades 6-8

2. HERO by Mike Lupica --Adventure --Science Fiction --Mystery all wrapped up in one book! Not your typical Mike Lupica sports book!

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H HmtQmvbRQ

4. HOW THEY CROAKED : The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg Want a history lesson you’ve never heard before? Like gross, disgusting facts about death? This is coolest history book you’ll ever read!

5. NPR article and Interview with the Author (print and audio) http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=HqlPxf91ORw

6. LEAVING GEE’S BEND by Irene Latham If you like: Historical Fiction... mixed with Strong Characters... mixed with Adventure... Pick this one up!

7. Video Trailer Author Talks About Writing the Book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4 WhVS-9kExk&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=dehrx33YA4E

8. Liar, Liar by Gary Paulsen Ever told a “little white lie?” Then... had to tell another one to cover it up? If so, you’ll love this new comedy by Paulsen!

9. http://youtu.be/Ter5GTX-VB8

10. THE LINE by Teri Hall Journey into a new world of mystery and adventure, surrounded by boundaries you’re forbidden to cross. If you’ve ever been told NOT to do something that you just had to do... this book is right for you! It keeps you guessing until the very end!

11. http://animoto.com/play/K6nAnZ00l7NQ0IR9z1YXNA#

12. A LONG WALK TO WATER by Linda Sue Park If you’ve read A SINGLE SHARD or ARCHER’S QUEST, you’ll love Linda Park’s newest book based on a true story of survival and never giving up!

13. http://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=GkxkisRUmMM

14. SCRAWL by Mark Shulman Wonder what makes a kid become a bully? Written in journal-entry format, this easy-to-read book will let you see what’s really going on inside the head of Tod, the biggest bully of his 8 th -grade class.

15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q- uM-eUGFj8

16. SEAN GRISWOLD’S HEAD by Lindsey Leavitt This book will make you… Laugh on one page, then CRY on the next! You’ll love Payton’s realistic journey to find peace and understanding by focusing on the back of Sean Griswold’s head!

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OmXRUxYt5PA Author Reads From Her Book

18. A TALE DARK & GRIMM by Adam Gidwitz You’ll find WICKED CREATURES, DARK, EERIE WORLDS, and FRIGHTENING MISCHIEF as you travel through fairy tales you’ve never experienced before! READER BEWARE!!

19. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiR VnkYcJ2I

20. Take a little science fiction, add a little life drama throw in a ton of adventure, you’ll get: VIRALS by Kathy Reichs You won’t be able to put this book down. It’s a total roller-coaster ride from page one – non-stop action and adventure!

21. Video Trailer Author Talks About the Series http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=MeBCqpUmPSU http://www.youtube.com /watch?v=_UhfdBZyTvE