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Teens, would you like to have a say in what book is deemed the best of 2006? Now's your chance.

Every year librarians from around the state read frantically to come up with the best teen book of the previous year. Teens can also read and vote for their favorites in the Thumbs Up! Book Award. This year TEEN voting closes on May 25th. Established in 1986 by the Michigan Library Association, the Thumbs Up! Book Award recognizes excellence and uniqueness in teen literature.

I've been trying to read all the titles on the list even though I have my favorite, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (which I have talked about extensively on this blog!). A few of my other favorites include The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by MT Anderson (also much talked about) and It's kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. I've just started to read Copper Sun by Sharon Draper, grabbed me from the start. I never want to put it down, and I was reluctant to read this one!

Some library's have these books on display with a list of the top twenty. Ask a librarian, read what you can, and VOTE for YOUR favorite. Let us know if you agree with the top twenty.