The North Penn High School IMC is proud to introduce you to a new section of The Knight Crier. Every two weeks the IMC will bring you “Books you don’t have to read, but will really want to!” Along with the brief write-ups provided by the IMC, you will also find a quick link to more information on the book. Remember, reading lasts a lifetime – enjoy this week’s picks.

Mireya Mayor was a cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins, not for the $25 she earned for each game, but for the two free tickets and her opportunity to watch some football.  After taking an anthropology class, and watching Gorillas in the Mist  this girlie-girl knew exactly what she wanted to do: live with mountain gorillas in Africa! Readers tag along with  Mireya on her most thrilling and momentous expeditions, and watch her change from  cheerleader to Fulbright Scholar and scientist.  http://titlepeek.fsc.follett.com/tp/query?action=3&subnumber=3739640&isbn=9781426207211&appid=4

 With great humor, two expert college admissions consultants (mother

and daughter) share their step-by-step proven strategy for creating an application that stands outs and gets you in!  In! shows students how to create an individual application by focusing on a passion, then layering it by showcasing interests in different ways and circumstances. Read this if you want to get an edge on others in the college application process.

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Go Geeks!  Did you know the things that set you apart in high school are

 the traits that will help you succeed later? Read about The Loner, The Nerd, The New Girl, The Gamer, and others and you will see that being excluded doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with you.  This is “quirk theory”, and your quirkiness may be what makes you stand out later in life.

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