Thirteen Reasons Why

Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker–his classmate and crush–who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list. Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers.

The book has been called the Go Ask Alice for this generation. With over 750,000 copies of the hardcover in print, the paperback is released simultaneously in stores and on the Marketplace where it's 64% off for the programs and schools we serve.

Awards:
Association of Booksellers for Children’s Best Books
American Library Association’s Best Books for Young Adults
and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Heartland Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Florida Teens Read Award
California Book Award
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
Barnes & Noble’s Top 10 Best for Teens
Book Sense Pick
International Reading Association’s Young Adults’ Choices Finalist
Borders Original Voices Finalist
Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books
Kansas State Reading Circle’s Recommended Reading List
New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age
16 State Award Master Lists

PLEASE NOTE: Young Adult titles may contain controversial themes, mature content, and/or profanity.  Some teachers specifically request these titles because they know their students are wrestling with these topics, while others choose not to incorporate these materials.  Please review each title carefully before selecting it.