This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (2002)

When it comes to relationships, Remy doesn't mess around. After all, she's learned all there is to know from her mother, who's currently working on husband number five. But there's something about Dexter that seems to defy all of Remy's rules. He

certainly doesn't seem like Mr. Right. For some reason, however, Remy just can't seem to shake him. Could it be that Remy's starting to understand what those love songs are all about? Remy's father is singer whose only hit was a lullaby to Remy as a baby. Now deceased, he never played a part in her life. Nice story, but underage drinking, smoking, and language. Remy has a promiscuous sexual past - details not given but referred to several times.

Ages: 18+

Snow by Uri Shulevitz

A tongue and cheek look at snow - from the first flakes to a city buried under feet of the white stuff. Good story time selection - short text. As snowflakes slowly come down, one by one, people in the city ignore them, and only a boy and his dog think that the snowfall will amount to anything. Aah, the magic of snow.

Ages: Preschool+

Snowballs by Lois Ehlert

Great story time picture book! Snow people are made of every conceivable ordinary item. Opens vertically so pictures are large and very detailed. Some children create a family out of snow. Includes labeled pictures of all the items they use, as well as information about how snow is formed. A quick and fun read!

Ages: Toddler and Preschool

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman (2010)

Inexplicable events start to occur when sixteen-year-old twins Tennyson and Brontë befriend a troubled and misunderstood outcast, aptly nicknamed Bruiser, and his little brother, Cody. Brusier absorbs all pain, physical and emotional, unto himself from those he cares about. His unconscionable uncle and guardian knows Brusier's secret and keep's him secluded to hoard Brusier's healing powers. Even after his uncle's death Brusier's suffering gets exploited, even by friends, flawed friends. 2010-2011 Lone Star List. Some violence.

Ages: 7th Grade +

House Rules by Jodi Picoult (2010)

With Asperger's syndrome, teenager Jacob Hunt is unable to have the same kind of social life other boys his age have. However, like other kids with AS, he has homed in on one particular interest: forensic analysis. He normally shows up to crime scenes and helps solve the case, but this time he is the prime suspect. When a murder leads police to question Jacob, they interpret his AS symptoms as a sign of guilt and cast a very public spotlight on Jacob and his family. Jacob is severely affected, public meltdowns, strict adherence to color coded food and clothing by days of the week, stimming, etc.

Ages: 10th grade+