Friday, September 19, 2014

A Blind Spot For Boys #FRC2014

The next course for me in the BookSparks University Fall Reading Challenge for 2014 is Finding Mr. Right 101 with the required reading of A Blind Spot For Boys by Justina Chen. 
 
About The Book:
Sixteen-year-old Shana is officially on a Boy Moratorium. After a devastating breakup, she decides it's time to end the plague of Mr. Wrongs and devote herself to her true passion: photography. Enter Quattro, the undeniably intriguing lacrosse player who slams into Shana one morning in Seattle. Sparks don't simply fly; they ignite - and so does Shana's interest. But just as she's about to rethink her ban on boys, she receives crushing news: Her dad is going blind. Shana and her parents vow to make the most of the time her father has left to see, so they plan a photo safari to Machu Picchu. But even as Shana travels away from Quattro, she can't get him out of her mind.

My Thoughts:
This is a great read! I love how it has such family loyalty in it. A lot of YA books don't these days. The character of Shana embodies the perfect 16 year old! Makes me remember when I was that age, and how I felt about love and such!

About The Author:
Justina Chen is an award-winning novelist for young adults. She co-founded readergirlz, a cutting-edge literacy and social media project for teens, which won the National Book Foundation's Prize for Innovations in Reading. When she isn't writing for teens, Justina is an executive communications strategist for executives. Previously, she was the speechwriter and executive communications manager for a president of Microsoft. Justina also conducts popular storytelling workshops, presenting at prestigious organizations ranging from the Mayo Clinic to Microsoft.

  
 

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