Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

This realistic fiction novel, a great book for young readers of the middle school and high school age range. Cath is a freshman in college, an internet queen, and devoted fan of Simon Snow. Cath has an identical twin sister named, Wren, who decides as soon as they get to the college dorms wants to be on her own and goes off to be roommates with someone else. Leaving Cath alone, which is something Cath does not do well. Since socializing is not something she is into, she keeps herself busy with her fan fiction stories. Her roommate, Reagan and Reagan's boyfriend Levi, decide to take Cath under their wing and show her how to put herself out there. I think that this friendly support is what made her braver. It kind of opened her eyes to what people around her were doing to her, and she allowed it. Awesome book, not quiet as good as Eleanor & Park but it's up there. Teachers I think could use this book as an introduction to fan fiction, and why socializing is such an important part of young adults today.