Tell us about the books that shaped you

In recent years,book banshave focused a lot of attention on what some people think kidsshouldn'tread in school. But what about what theyshould?

As we head into the 2025-2026 school year, we'd like to hear from you about the books you read during high school that helped shape who you are today. What effect did those books have on you — and do they hold up today? Which books do you think high schoolers should be reading now?

Share your thoughts below, and we'll publish a list of reader recommendations in a few weeks, as the kids head back to school.

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