Marvelous Middle Grade Monday-8th Grade Super-Zero by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Happy first day of February all and...Happy Marvelous Middle Grade Monday!

In Canada we are celebrating Black History Month. This Thursday I will be book talking related materials for our Grade 8 ELA students. One of those books will be 8th Grade Super-Zero by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich.

It's one I'm looking forward to sharing and one I recommend you check out if you have not already. I am thinking many of you have already read it as it was published in 2010. For me, it was one of those books forever on my TBR list and it was about time I got it read.

More from Goodreads:  since a deeply unfortunate incident earlier this year, Reggie's been known as "Pukey" McKnight at his high-intensity Brooklyn middle school. He wants to turn his image around, but he has other things on his mind as well: his father, who's out of a job; his best friends, Ruthie and Joe C.; his former best friend Donovan, who's now become a jerk; and of course, the beautiful Mialonie. The elections for school president are coming up, but with his notorious nickname and "nothing" social status, Reggie wouldn't stand a chance, if he even had the courage to run. 

Not only will students find many things to relate to in this one, many will also get a glimpse into a part inner-city life they will not be as familiar with. I found it a believable and heart-filled tale I am sure will find a good match with the students who choose to sign it out...for this month's book study or just as a great contemporary middle grade read about trying to fit in after a disastrous first day of school. For more great Middle Grade recommendations head on back to Shannon Messenger's Ramblings of a Wannabe Scribe.