I realize they may not all fit into the YA Lit category, but Junior/Arnold/Alexie recommend them (from pg. 177):
1. The Grapes of Wrath
2. Catcher in the Rye
3. Fat Kid Rules the World
4. Tangerine
5. Feed
6. Catalyst
7. Invisible Man
8. Fools Crow
9. Jar of Fools
Hi all,
I thought I’d get everyone started with some ideas before they weighed into Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. My co-facilitator, Josh, will surely add some valuable insights and questions as the week progresses 
As you all know, Alexie’s novel won the National Book Award for YA. WHY?? What’s the appeal to young adults? What’s the appeal to literary scholars? What sets it apart?
What do you think of the cartoons? What purpose do they serve? Is this a “graphic novel?”
In this book, we see Junior get judged by other people. But how is Junior judgemental?
Examine the role of race in this novel. Is this book racist? Is Junior racist?
Looking forward to your thoughts!
*Allison*
