Some of the brightest stars of young-adult literature show their nerdy sides in this anthology of fifteen stories about being geeky, unhealthily obsessed, or just slightly out of step with the norm. Offerings from such luminaries as M. T. Anderson, Libba Bray, John Green, and Scott Westerfeld cover the range of geekdom, running the nerd gamut from comic books, Star Wars, Star Trek, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show to more specialized areas of geekiness, such as astronomy, paleontology, and baton-twirling. Black-and-white comics.
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.