Young Readers Historic
Book List 1994–2012 (PDF)

CLSC Young
Readers Medallion

The CLSC Young Readers medallion rewards young Chautauquans who read 16 books, one of which being Jeffrey Simpson's Chautauqua: An American Utopia, from the program's historic list of more than 150 titles.

There is no formal ceremony; CLSC Veranda staff will present a medallion to readers 16 years old and under upon completion and will provide support for the "graduated" Young Readers as they transition into reading more adult-oriented CLSC selections. The medallion is made possible by a generous donation from the John H. Bliss Memorial Fund, held with the Chautauqua Foundation, and the support of the CLSC Class of 2002.

Children's librarians: If you would like a complimentary copy of Chautauqua: An American Utopia so your children can complete the CLSC Young Readers program, please contact Chautauqua's Department of Education and Youth Services at (716) 357-6310.

CLSC / Young Readers


The CLSC Young Readers program encourages the enjoyment of good reading. The books have been chosen for their quality, the variety of styles and subjects, and their appeal to young adult readers. A special program is offered at 4:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Book selections and program information are fully described in the Young Readers brochure available in-season at the CLSC Veranda.

Young Readers – 2013 Book List

Fiction
The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
Dear Blue Sky by Mary Sullivan
Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper
The Fault In Our Stars By John Green
The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate
Ungifted By Gordon Korman

Non-Fiction
Lincoln’s Last Days by Bill O’Reilly and Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Discovering the Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

Classic
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle

Calendar of Events

Please come prepared to discuss the book as part of the program.
First 15 minutes will be book discussion.

Week One, June 26
A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L’Engle
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Ballroom
Special Studies instructor Ruth Wahl will join us to conduct some fun science experiments to demonstrate the speed of light. If you

Week Two, July 3
The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate
4:15 p.m. Hall of Christ Campbell Room
maximum enrollment 45
What is an ecosystem, biome and habitat and how do they fit together? How can scientist tell when these places are in trouble? Can animals and plants really work together? Learn about this all while meeting some animal friends from different biomes.

Week Three, July 10
Lincoln’s Last Days
by Bill O’Reilly
4:15 p.m. Hall of Christ Sanctuary
Come and learn about the music of the Civil War. The Union Volunteers Fife and Drum Corps, based in Western New York, will present authentic field music and will present a slide show of historic Civil War musicians.

Week Four, July 17
The Grimm Legacy
by Polly Shulman
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Ballroom
Grimms Fairytales have been bewitching young readers for many years. These stories are now read and loved in more than 160 languages. Join storyteller Kaye Lindauer on a mysterious, magical journey as she brings some of the Grimm Fairytales to life. Feel free to write your own fairytale or bring one of your favorites to share.

Week Five, July 24
The Young Reader’s Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet
A Retelling by Adam McKeown
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Garden Room “For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” Enter the world of theater as Chautauqua Theater Company joins the Young Readers to introduce you to the Chautauqua Romeo & Juliet Project.

Week Six, July 31
Discovering Wes Moore
by Wes Moore*
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Ballroom
Author Wes Moore will join us to share his life story, insight on success and failure and how he discovered the other Wes Moore.

Week Seven, August 7
Dear Blue Sky
by Mary Sullivan*
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Ballroom
Come meet author Mary Sullivan as she shares thoughts on her book in regard to the complexity of war. She will answer questions about her book as well as past and future projects.

Week Eight, August 14
Ungifted
by Gordon Korman
4:15 p.m. Hurlbut Church Room 1
Let’s discover the engineer in you and learn how to bring a Lego set to life. Learn about moveable parts – including gears, wheels, motors, touch sensors, and optical sensors – as we hook the set to a computer and control it.

Week Nine, August 21**
The Fault in Our Stars (12+)
by John Green

Out of My Mind (11 and younger)
by Sharon Draper
4:15 p.m. Alumni Hall Ballroom
What’s it like to face an illness of a loved one? How do you keep a family in balance during such difficult times? How do siblings not feel forgotten? How can you live the life you want when you are facing illness? CLSC author Doron Weber will share his story of the illness and death of his son and explore

* Author will be present at CLSC Young Readers program
** Readers of each book will attend the same program

Young Readers – 2012 Book List

Fiction
The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman by Meg Wolitzer
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
The Wise Fool by Shahrukh Husain, illustrated by Micha Archer
Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Non-Fiction
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told by Rick Beyer

Poetry
Reflections of a Peacemaker by Mattie J. T. Stepanek

Classic
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee