ALA Outstanding Books for the College BoundHistory & Cultures

Given by Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

Other Names: YALSA Outstanding Books for the College Bound, YALSA Outstanding Books for the College Bound 2014, YALSA's List of Outstanding books for the College Bound
16 Works 95,935 Books 3,245 Reviews 4.0
From the ALA site:

A YALSA Committee of public, secondary school, and academic librarians selectes the list. Revised every five years as a tool for several audiences (students preparing for show more college, educators, librarians, and parents) it offers opportunities for independent reading and lifelong learning. Use it to round out your reading as you prepare for college entrance exams and courses, to strengthen your knowledge in a variety of subject areas and enhance appreciation for different cultures and times.

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Categories:
All, Arts & Humanities (12), Arts and Humanities (25), Biography (30), Drama (24), Fiction (40), History (23), History & Cultures (16), History and Cultures (24), Humanities (23), Humanities, 2004; Arts & Humanities, 2009 (1), Literature & Language Arts (40), Literature & Language Arts, 2004; History & Cultures, 2009 (1), Literature and Language Arts (26), Non-fiction (70), Poetry (19), Science & Technology (37), Science & Technology, 2004, Science & Technology, 2009 (1), Science and Technology (25), Social Sciences (62), Social Sciences, 2004; Literature & Language Arts, 2009 (1), [1999], Fiction, 1999 (1), No Category (2)
Years:
All, 2009 (16)

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