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by Chris Yoo
PAGE-TURNERS Diverse readings to contemplate and enjoy
D
iversity is a big part of what makes the country, and the world, vibrant and distinct. There are many different cultures, religions, and unique stories that shape our experience. No single book can fully capture the diversity that the place we live in contains, but they each encompass specific aspects of the human experience. A majority of the common literature that students are exposed to mainly includes similar experiences of cultural, religious, or sexual identity. The following books are selected to reflect the perspectives of authors and stories with backgrounds that differ from the classics.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
“They Both Die at the End” revolves around the concept of a company called Death-Cast, which can predict when people will die. The main character is Mateo, a teenager living in New York City that has been told by Death-Cast that he has less than 24 hours to live. He meets Rufus, another teen with the same predicament, and they become close friends. They gradually build a loving relationship with each other in the time that they have. Silvera delves into topics
Author Spotlight
Chris Yoo is a freshman at Jefferson who enjoys reading books. Although he often likes to read nonfiction, Chris will pick up any book that looks interesting. He believes that reading is relaxing and a good way to gain insight and perspective into new things.
