7 Selections with the Same Dystopian Vibes as Ayn Rand's 'Anthem'

by NCTE & SLJ Reviews
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We offer seven books in various formats for middle graders and up that do not offer one-on-one substitutions for Ayn Rand's Anthem, but will certainly satisfy readers' dystopian cravings.


 

We offer seven books in various formats for middle graders and up that do not offer one-on-one substitutions for Ayn Rand's Anthem, but will certainly satisfy readers' dystopian cravings.

Higuera, Donna Barba. The Last Cuentista. Levine Querido. ISBN 9781646140893.

Sepetys, Ruta.I Must Betray You. Philomel. ISBN 9781984836038.

Yelchin, Eugene. The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain. Candlewick. ISBN 9781536215526.

READ: Curricular Dystopia in 2020 | Challenging the Classics


Shusterman, Neal. Scythe. S. & S. ISBN 9781442472426.

Walker, Angharad. The Ash House. Scholastic/Chicken House. ISBN 9781338636314.

Mendoza, Paola & Abby Sher. Sanctuary. Putnam. ISBN 9781984815712.

Oshiro, Mark. Each of Us a Desert. Tor Teen. ISBN 9781250169211.

 

 

 

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