What comes with a Jam?

• Three class sets of 30 print books each
• A standards-based study guide for each novel
• An implementation guide
• Internet resources
• Audio tools - One copy of each title on audiobook
• Differentiated learning opportunities
• The Composition JamBox - Complete with 21st-century multimedia projects!

The Jams

The Dark Secrets Jam features novels that focus on family, love, and heartbreak—and the difficult choices that accompany all three. Featuring strong female protagonists all wrestling with dangerous secrets, this trio of novels captures what it means to be a teenager.

The Bad Boys Jam deals with real issues that teens face every day, like the constant search for acceptance, friendship, and even the desire for revenge. But as the characters in these novels will prove, having the courage to do the right thing isn’t always easy.

The Friends, Foes, and Crisis Jam explores the darker side of teenage angst. With subject matter centering on problems as serious as depression, racism, and life in jail, these novels are sure to grab students’ attention from the very beginning.

The Funny, Doofy Weirdos Jam celebrates the differences that make people truly unique. These three novels employ plenty of humor and engaging main characters to keep readers turning pages, but don’t let them fool you. The stories still delve into tough moral questions and tricky situations.

The Tough Being a Teen Jam focuses on the hard choices and difficult situations today’s teens often face. Tackling issues like teen pregnancy, bullying, and the quest to get into college, these novels show teens that they’re not alone.

Coming Soon!

The Classics Jam featuring

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• The Great Gatsby
• To Kill a Mockingbird

The Heroes Jam featuring

• Hatchet
• Maniac Magee
• The Watsons Go to Birmingham