This document summarizes a presentation by Mr. Paul W. Hankins about using young adult (YA) titles in the classroom. It discusses how YA titles can serve as inspiration for students and draw people in with their sense of storytelling. It also notes that titles take their place in guiding and reminding students, just as lightships provide guidance from their steady position. Several quotes from YA titles are provided as examples of how they can speak to students. The document concludes by providing Mr. Hankins' contact information for anyone interested in following up or sharing additional title suggestions.

1. Once More to the Lighthouse: Using YA Titles in the Classroom
Mr. Paul W. Hankins
Silver Creek High School—Sellersburg, Indiana

2. Lightship Titles:
Serve as a source of inspiration
via their quiet sense of story.

3. Lightship Titles:
Draw the
sailor, the sightseer, and the sojourner
the same.

4. Lightship Titles:
Take their place in a bay
—where the water breaks–
in a position of trust as well as truth.

5. Lightship Titles:
So long as we seek their light,
maintain their visibility
from above, afar, near,
and within.

6. Lightship Titles:
Maintain their position
through a recognized and revered message:
“This way. . .home.”

7. Lightship Titles:
Are positioned at the place
—at the end of the pier—
reminding us of the still waters that
run deep.

8. Lightship Titles:
Are diligent . Unmoving, they remain
steadfast, even when we have moved on—
or stepped away.

9. Lightship Titles:
Stand in place—a guidepost
as much as they are a
gathering point.

10. Lightship Titles:
Are unquestioned for their message;
unchallenged in their position.

11. Lightship Titles:
Know that light is the life for those
seeking shore or shelter from the
storm.

12. The Brand New Teacher in Room 210

13. “not knowing something doesn’t
mean you’re stupid. All it means
is that there’s still room left to
wonder. “

14. The Sophomore Teacher Shares “Freshman”

15. “You know what guys do? They stand
up for people. You know why? Two
reasons. It's right. And it feels good.
Even if the person doesn't know what
you did. Maybe especially then.”

16. Third Year—Settling in under a “Big Sky”

17. “My bounce-around life had
taught me that dreams were
dangerous things - they look solid
in your mind, but you just try to
reach for them. It's like gathering
clouds.”

18. We’ll Support the Controversial in the Name of “Truth”

19. “I realized that, sure, I was a Spokane Indian. I
belonged to that tribe. But I also belonged to the
tribe of American immigrants. And to the tribe of
basketball players. And to the tribe of bookworms.
And the tribe of cartoonists. And the tribe of
chronic masturbators. And the tribe of teenage
boys. And the tribe of small-town kids. And the
tribe of Pacific Northwesterners. And the tribe of
tortilla chips-and-salsa lovers. And the tribe of
poverty. And the tribe of funeral-goers. And the
tribe of beloved sons. And the tribe of boys who
really missed their best friends. It was a huge
realization. And that's when I knew that I was
going to be okay.”

20. The Knife and the Birth of RAW INK Online

21. “Here's what I think," I say and my voice is stronger
and thoughts are coming, thoughts that trickle into
my noise like whispers of truth. "I think maybe
everybody falls," I say. "I think maybe we all do.
And I don't think that's the asking."
I pull on her arms gently to make sure she's
listening.
"I think the asking is whether we get back up
again.”

22. Readers in the Real World Need YA

23. YA is “Good” for Readers

24. “Strange, how such a small realization can affect
everyone's life forever. In movies there is
always a carefully staged moment - a big
crescendo of music, close- ups of the actors'
faces, the camera slowly pulling away to let all
this sink in for the viewer...but, in real life, most
all of the extraordinary things happen with no
more loudness than a whisper.”

25. After NIGHT. . .a return to hope and humanity

26. Andrius turned. His eyes found mine. "I'll see you," he said.
My face didn't wrinkle. I didn't utter a sound. But for the first time in
months, I cried. Tears popped from their dry sockets and sailed down my cheeks
in one quick stream. I looked away.
The NKVD called the bald man's name.
"Look at me," whispered Andrius, moving close. "I'll see you," he said.
"Just think about that. Just think about me bringing you your drawings. Picture
it, because I'll be there."
I nodded.
"Vilkas," the NKVD called.
We walked toward the truck and climbed inside. I looked down at
Andrius. He raked through his hair with his fingers. The engine turned and
roared. I raised my hand in a wave good-bye.
His lips formed the words "I'll see you." He nodded in confirmation.
I nodded back. The back gate slammed and I sat down. The truck
lurched forward. Wind began to blow against my face. I pulled my coat closed
and put my hands in my pockets. That's when I felt it. The stone. Andrius had
slipped it into my pocket. I stood up to let him know I had found it. He was
gone.”

28. The Best Laid Titles. . .are in Reader’s Hands

29. “’The little man jerked down the brim of his hat and
scowled over at Lennie. “So you forgot that awready, did you? I
gotta tell you again, do I? Jesus Christ, you’re a crazy bastard!”’”
Jaycee shakes me and I jerk my head around. “Wait.
What? What did I do?”
I’d fallen asleep , that’s what. There’s drool on my cheek
and a smudge mark on the window. I wipe my face and try to
figure about why Jaycee’s calling me a bastard.
“Not you,” she says without me asking. “That’s George
talking. And he’s mad at Lennie because he already forgot where
they’re going. I told you you weren’t paying attention.”
“I’m sorry,” I say. “I guess I fell asleep. I was thinking about
Scooter. . .and we did get up kind of early.”
“It’s okay.” She pats my shoulder. “Go to sleep, my little
Lennie.”

30. Lightship Titles
for
When the Water Gets Rough

31. I think books can help create a
safe way to learn and talk about
painful or frightening experiences
and issues, especially when no
one around you is talking about
those things. . .There were times
when I was a teen that I would
mark off passages in books (with
post-it notes), and show those or
give the entire book to people I
cared about, hoping that they
would understand something I
couldn’t find the words to talk
about or was too scared to
verbalize.
Cheryl Rainfield (SCARS)

32. This Book May Have Some
Surface Wear and Remainder Marks

33. One time when I was either a tween or early teen, I'd
read an Archie comic in which Betty was exercising
like crazy so that Archie would, you know, find her
attractive. Her mom commented that lately, Betty was
eating like a bird, and Betty replied, "I am a bird: an
ostrich, with a long skinny neck and a blob for a
body." I thought this was funny. Later, when my
mom commented about what I was eating, I repeated
Betty's statement: I'm an ostrich, with a long skinny
neck and a blob for a body."
And my mom replied, "There's nothing skinny about
you.“
Jackie Morse Kessler (HUNGER)

34. Maybe. . .I am sending a rally call to
young people to think of domestic
violence the same as a swine flu
epidemic (FREAK OUT!)
Maybe I'm sending a call to everyone
who reads the book to DO
SOMETHING. SAY SOMETHING.
START TALKING NOW.
Maybe I just want to point out that
ignoring things never gets us
anywhere.
Whatever the reasoning, I write tough
books because that's what comes
naturally to me--and I can't see
myself stopping any time soon.
A. S. King (ASK THE PASSENGERS)

35. Secrets have always fascinated
me . Several times in my life I've
had moments that have caused
me to view people in a completely
different way once their secrets
were revealed and I think that's a
pretty common experience.
When I was 18, a very honest
conversation with my mother
revealed some secrets that totally
changed my view of our family
and what happened when I was
small.
C. J. Omololu
(DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS)

36. When a Book Says “Forever”

45. Suddenly every leaving and returning began to make sense.
The novel would be my navigation guide.
My log would show my love for books.

46. My lightship would be
—now and forever more—
a library shelf.

47. Friend or Follow Mr. Hankins
after today’s presentation to
share titles or to keep up with
the new additions to the
“Lightship Titles” List.
Facebook:
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Twitter:
@PaulWHankins
Email:
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48. See you on the road, but in the meantime,
you can revisit today’s presentation at
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