National Book Award for Young People's Literature · 2002

The 2002 National Book Award for Young People's Literature

The House of the Scorpion won the 2002 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2002 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Winner
The House of the Scorpion
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2002

The House of the Scorpion

A clone's fight for freedom in a world that fears him.

432 pages· 100,586 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 98,087 ratings
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Summary: Matt Alacrán, a clone of the powerful drug lord El Patrón, grapples with his identity in a world that sees him as a monster. As he navigates the treacherous Alacrán Estate, surrounded by sinister forces and a power-hungry family, Matt realizes that escape is his only hope for survival. But even if he breaks free, can he ever truly be free from the shadow of his origins? In a land where his very existence is a threat, Matt must uncover the truth about himself and what it means to be human.
2002 Honor Books
Feed
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2002

Feed

A hacker disrupts their feeds, sparking a fight against mind control.

308 pages· 51,998 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 69,431 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Titus's spring break on the moon turns chaotic when a hacker crashes their feeds, leaving him and his friends in a mental void. Enter Violet, a rebellious girl determined to resist the feed's grip on human thoughts. As they navigate a world dominated by corporate control, Titus must decide whether to join Violet's fight or succumb to the feed's influence. Can they challenge a system that knows their every desire, or will they be consumed by it? Discover a future eerily close to our own in this sharp, satirical tale.
This Land Was Made for You and Me
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2002

This Land Was Made for You and Me

A musician's journey from folk hero to tragic end, capturing America's soul.

224 pages· 46,608 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 235 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Woody Guthrie, with 'This Machine Kills Fascists' on his guitar, sang the struggles of twentieth-century America. From union fights to migrant tales, his songs echoed the people's voice. Yet, his life was marred by Huntington's disease, leading to a tragic end. Discover the legacy of a man who penned over three thousand songs, including 'This Land Is Your Land,' and inspired generations. What drove him, and what did he seek that remained elusive? Explore the poignant story of a musical icon who spoke for all, yet battled his own demons.
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