Scribblers Andrew Smith and Ellen Booraem have both won a place on the Young Adult Library Services Association’s list of 2010 Best Books for Young Adults.

“This year’s list was the result of exceptional work from the Best Books for Young Adults committee,” said Summer Hayes, committee chair. “With the ever increasing volume of reading material published for teens each year, identifying significant titles with both literary merit and teen appeal can be quite a challenge. The BBYA 2010 list represents the strongest offerings from a wide variety of genres and, while many of the titles will appeal to a broad selection of teens, we are especially pleased to have identified a number of books that will resonate with teens looking for a unique reading experience.”

Andrew Smith’s novel, In The Path Of Falling Objects, was praised by the School Library Journal as “a mystical, lyrical, sometimes violent, and ultimately hopeful story of what it means to be a brother. …For teens looking for something to sink their teeth into, Smith offers a challenging read. Powerful imagery and symbolism are threaded throughout the narrative along with Bible references, a map that Jonah is drawing, a meteorite that Simon takes along as a talisman, and references to gravity and its relentless pull. The intensity will suit serious readers who don’t mind a little blood and gore.”

Kirkus Reviews praised Ellen Booraem’s debut, The Unnameables, as “an ever-surprising, genre-defying page-turner. Realistic characters deal with philosophical problems in vivid, flowing prose that is evocative and often funny. A combination of witch-trial-era Salem and The Giver, this book offers a treat with nearly every page turn.”

Congratulations and felicitations from the Scribblerati are due to both. You’ve made us proud!

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