Bodart, long known as the reigning queen of booktalking, has identified 101 engaging, tough, and well-written books and presents them in a way that will help the librarian defend their presence in the library or classroom, the parent who wants to know what their child is reading, and the teen who is looking for a 'Rad Read.' Naturally, there is a booktalk to pique interest and give away just enough of the story. Entries also include character lists...