2007 Michael L. Printz Award Winner & Honor Books

2007 Michael L. Printz Award Winner

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

American Born Chinese

By Gene Luen Yang

Three lives collide in a surprising twist, challenging identity and stereotypes.

National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2006)Cybils Award (2006)Michael L. Printz Award (2007)

240 pages· 7,831 words· Est. 59 min read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 102,991 ratings

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Summary: Jin Wang struggles as the only Chinese-American student in his new school. Meanwhile, the legendary Monkey King and the disruptive Chin-Kee bring chaos to their worlds. As their stories intertwine, unexpected connections reveal deeper truths about identity and acceptance. What happens when these seemingly unrelated lives converge?

2007 Honor Books

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2005

The Book Thief

By Markus Zusak

In Nazi Germany, a girl steals books to survive and share hope amidst war.

Michael L. Printz Honor (2007)Sydney Taylor Book Award (2007)

552 pages· 118,732 words· Est. 11 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,957,592 ratings

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Summary: In 1939 Nazi Germany, young Liesel Meminger finds solace in stolen books. As bombs fall, she shares these treasures with neighbors and a hidden Jewish man. With Death narrating, Liesel's story unfolds, revealing the power of words to illuminate even the darkest times. Will her love for books be enough to sustain her through the horrors of war?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2006

An Abundance of Katherines

By John Green

Colin seeks a formula to predict love after being dumped by 19 Katherines.

Michael L. Printz Honor (2007)

228 pages· 61,870 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

3.5/5 Goodreads · 554,477 ratings

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Summary: Colin Singleton, a former prodigy, is dumped by his 19th Katherine. Armed with $10,000 and a quirky best friend, he embarks on a road trip to prove a theorem predicting relationship outcomes. With a feral hog in pursuit and no Katherines in sight, Colin's journey is filled with unexpected twists, friendship, and a quest for self-discovery. Can he finally solve the mystery of love and win the girl, or will his quest lead to something entirely different? Join Colin as he navigates the unpredictable road of life and love.

The 2007 Michael L. Printz Award

American Born Chinese

The Book Thief

An Abundance of Katherines

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