“Memoir is about handing over your life to someone and saying, this is what I went through, this is who I am, and maybe you can learn something from it.” (Jeanette Walls)
The memoir is a great genre for students who prefer reading about realistic situations, though often have difficulty finding the right novel to suit that need. A memoir is an autobiography but, as Brian Klems explains, “An autobiography focuses on the chronology of the writer’s entire life while a memoir covers one specific aspect of the writer’s life.” There is a wide range of memoirs based on a variety of experiences through childhood and adolescence; some events are so incredible you would never believe them unless they were true. It is important to note that some deal with mature themes.
We have over 75 in our collection, and you can see a list of some of the most popular ones here:
Memoirs in the High School Library
Margot Dubé, Laval Senior Academy Library, Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
