Stained by Jennifer Richard Jacobsen (Atheneum, 2005). Jocelyn loves Gabe, loves Benny, but Father Warren sees her as a demon child, a temptation, in league with Satan, all bad. Or is that just a diversion from his own agenda and manipulations? Ages 12-up.

My Thoughts

A riveting look at passion and judgment, hypocracy and innocence. Jennifer offers a compelling read, packed with emotion, searing with suspense, shame, and a godliness where blame is cast. As heartbreaking as it is lovely.

Cynsational Links

BookDivas.com: “the leading online book club for young adult and college readers.”

The Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education: “a free-access e-journal published twice a year for international scholars, practitioners, and students of multicultural education.”

Some new blogs of note: Sarah Aronson; Meg Cabot; Arthur Slade; Sara Ryan.