Top Ten Tuesday

Today I'm participating in Top Ten Tuesday hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Top Ten Books Tackling "Tough" Issues (social, cultural, etc.)

1. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.  I'm assuming most people know what this is about but if not I won't ruin it for anyone since you don't figure it out until the end.

2. Wither by Lauren DeStefano.  Polygamy, child pregnancy, and ignorance are all issues featured in this novel.

3. Shine by Lauren Myracle.  Poverty, prejudices, physical abuse, and drug abuse are all discussed in this gripping mystery.

4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.  This novel deals with Junior's life both on the Native American reservation and in the 'white' town where he is trying to better his education.

5. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson.  This is the story of Lia's struggles with an eating disorder and how it controls her life.

6. Thirteen Reason Why by Jay Asher.  A heart-breaking story about bullying and how people's actions affect others. 

7. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan.  A novel about how different people come in different shapes, sizes, personalities and sexual orientations.

8. The Help by Kathyrn Stockett.  Amazing novel about how African American maids were treated in the 1960s by their employers and those who defied the norm of the times.

9. Animal Farm by George Orwell.  This was my first political, over-throw the government book.  It still sticks with me after reading over a decade ago. 

10. The Hunger Games Triology by Suzanne Collins.  Another set of books with the message to stand up for yourself, fight for what you believe in and challenge the government if you belive it's wrong.