1 Poverty and Visionary TitlesWhat to look for in a book!

2 What to look for in a book:Topic related to poverty and/ or income inequality Focus on a visionary character Can be domestic or international Choose a book at or slightly above your reading level Honors– must get approval from Sullivan

3 Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time IndianSherman Alexie Modern– American Indian reservation American Indian boy goes to white school Easy reading level

4 First They Killed My FatherLoung Ung 1970’s Cambodia Middle class family loses everything due to Khmer Rouge Author is activist today Easy reading level

5 The Help Kathryn Stockett 1950’s MississippiWhite writer tells story of black maids Her book gathers attention and helps promote change Middle reading level

6 Kaffir Boy Mark Mathabane Apartheid South AfricaAuthor grows up in slums Works toward education and athletic success Mid-high reading level

7 The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald 1920’s New YorkGatsby seeks wealth and love Visionary ideas of a new life Mid-high reading level