Most of the characters you meet through the Pick of the Week are, well, made-up. Not so with the teens in this week’s featured title. In The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth, author Alexandra Robbins introduces you to members of the high school cafeteria fringe. Maybe you know them: the geeks, the emos, the weirdos, the losers. Maybe you’ve been one yourself. Either way, you’ll be sure to relate, on some level, to the individuals that Robbins profiles. Their stories examine and explain the social hierarchy of high school…and offer hope that with a little effort, there might be a way out.
Genre: Nonfiction Jenny’s rating (out of 5 stars): 3.5 You’ll like this book if: You’re curious about how “geeks” can survive—and maybe thrive—in high school. You won’t like this book if: This book paints a pretty dark picture of high school life, so be forewarned.