The United States of YA

10/31/2012 3:02PM | Posted by: EpicGirl | Book Nerds Unite, Epic Reads Exclusives, Fun Stuff, YA Reading Maps

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A while back, I posted in the forums asking for people to help me find a YA book for every single state in the US. A lot of you helped me out, and so did this list when I needed to fill in the gaps. I didn’t tell you what I was using the info for, but now I’m finally able to reveal my true intentions. A MAP! Yes, that’s right. I created a map of the United States, picking one book for each state. Browse through, download, print, share the map and don’t forget to tell us how many states you’ve visited through books!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MAP AT FULL SIZE.

NEW! CLICK HERE TO GET A PRINTABLE VERSION OF JUST THE MAP. (Right click to save the image on the next page!)

How many states have you read? Share with us in the comments or tell us in this poll! Now we’re ready to extend this to the WORLD! Help us with our “Planet YA” project!

PS – We made this map for YOU! All of our beautiful (yes, you are all beautiful) readers. So feel free to post on your blogs, Tumblrs, Twitter, libraries, wherever you want!

PPS – We do not currently have a print version for the entire image above, but we do have a printable version of just the map part. Click here to view it in full size then right click to save the image and print!

EpicGirl

October 31, 2012 | 3:23 pm
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Sadly, out of all 50, I have only read 7! I need to get cracking on this list!
lostnthestacks

October 31, 2012 | 3:29 pm
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15 states down, 35 to go. I better gas up =)
Love the map!
debzbookshelf

October 31, 2012 | 3:31 pm
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You left Virginia off the list, but on the map it looks like it’s The Raven Boys.
EpicGirl

October 31, 2012 | 3:39 pm
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Oh Debz, you are right! We added in DC instead. Will fix immediately!
GwenythLove

October 31, 2012 | 3:50 pm
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Wow…only 5? Shame on me! I am about to read a 6th for school though!
junebug_kw

October 31, 2012 | 4:06 pm
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I’ve only read 5 of them. Does it count that several on on my to-be-read list?
Katrina

October 31, 2012 | 4:35 pm
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Man, I’ve only read 6 of these books so far. But at least I already had 17 of the others on my TBR list!
ixtumea

October 31, 2012 | 5:04 pm
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I’ve read 24 of these books!
Getlostinfic

October 31, 2012 | 5:19 pm
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I’ve read 16!!! Yay! Now just 34 to go. Challenge Accepted
Haley G

October 31, 2012 | 5:33 pm
(1)

I read 16 of these
JennaDeTrapani

October 31, 2012 | 5:47 pm
(1)

24, and have #25 sitting on my shelf unread. Almost half!
nazisreads

October 31, 2012 | 6:20 pm
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Shame on me, I only read three. But I am about to read my 4th one soon, although some of the books I won’t read because they are not the kind of books I enjoy reading. I’m either going to read Divergent or Unearthly soon, not sure which one exactly though.
Sangu Mandanna

October 31, 2012 | 6:40 pm
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This is the most amazing map!

I’ve read 14 MANY to go!
Sangu Mandanna

October 31, 2012 | 6:42 pm
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No, I’ve read 17! Missed one. *needs glasses*
dearestdreams

October 31, 2012 | 8:01 pm
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Awesome! So much fun and I’ve read about a third of them.
Sprinklez {reads a lot :D}

October 31, 2012 | 8:07 pm
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Just finished reading Julie of The Wolves in class! I hope I can read the one from my home state!
TrueBalletBabe

October 31, 2012 | 8:15 pm
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8! nice!
4444shawna

October 31, 2012 | 9:35 pm
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9
VickiCee

October 31, 2012 | 9:38 pm
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8 so far. There’s all on my TBR list. ^_^
katlyn8638

October 31, 2012 | 9:44 pm
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Why is everything on the Internet geared towards the States? I’m stuck in Canada…
Anyway I’ve read 10. I would NOT recommend Shiver though!
AdamSilvera

October 31, 2012 | 9:48 pm
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I’ve read 10! Maybe we should do a State Reads Book Club?
BrianaN

November 1, 2012 | 3:46 am
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10 so far, 40 to go…
The Bumble Girl

November 1, 2012 | 5:05 am
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WHAT?!?! I have only read FOUR out of this huge list! Must rectify asap!!! (Although I do own 12 of the books listed, lol!)
LOOOVE this map! Thanks so much for taking the time to putting it together and sharing it with us
Divergent164

November 1, 2012 | 10:47 am
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only read 4 in a half of the books- not even the one from my state
Haley G

November 1, 2012 | 5:46 pm
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You forgot to put Hawaii and Alaska on the map part.
Secretly

November 1, 2012 | 7:30 pm
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I’ve read 8, but have 7 on my book selfs that I still need to read!
Nago

November 1, 2012 | 9:47 pm
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13! The Wisconsin’s book doesn’t have as interesting a cover as everyone else’s.
keithkriscook

November 1, 2012 | 10:34 pm
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20 out of 50
Goldenfur productions

November 2, 2012 | 12:35 am
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I’ve read 19 of them!
And there’s a few others that are on my “Nerd list” (to-read list) XD

P.S. Why is Kansas always The Wizard of Oz?!!!
I’m sorry! But I find it annoying that Kansas is always associated with that book and no other book!!!
P.S.S. Yes, I live in Kansas…
EpicGirl

November 2, 2012 | 1:10 am
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What book would you suggest for Kansas?
jerliiiiin

November 2, 2012 | 2:34 am
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I’ve only read 5 from all of these. SHAME!
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ej

November 2, 2012 | 3:32 pm
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Gah! I’m with you, Goldenfur productions! Haha! I’m from Kansas, too, and we always get The Wizard of Oz. -_- Great classic and all, but we Kansans get sick of hearing about it.

There’s: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool, though technically Middle Grade, A Curse As Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. Bunce, Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber, and Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford. That’s all I can think of right now. It’s awkward, just because I live in Kansas City, so there are a ton from the area, but the city borders Missouri as well, hence Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton.

Anyway, this is awesome! I’ve read 17, but own almost all of them. I need to get to reading.
sarinana0309

November 2, 2012 | 4:11 pm
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I’ve only read 17 of them, but I own 32 of them!
xxrayray

November 2, 2012 | 6:44 pm
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Of course MN is shiver… the whole book is set in winter.

I’ve only read 4.
amberinblunderland

November 2, 2012 | 7:16 pm
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This is so fun that I blogged about it! I’ve traveled to 10 states and am so excited that Florida in Mara Dyer. Loved this idea!
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Luna Cakegood

November 3, 2012 | 12:19 am
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i’ve only read 7…..shame on me! i’ve got a long way to go
bookaholic33

November 3, 2012 | 1:45 am
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these books look awesome, need to start reading though, only 3 out of them all, but i had several on my to read list already so…
skylersikes506

November 3, 2012 | 4:09 am
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I like some of these books but not all of them. I’m so ashamed of myself because I’ve only read 4 of these,
synchronizedreading

November 3, 2012 | 9:46 am
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I’ve read 15 of these books
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Fanpireextreme

November 3, 2012 | 7:22 pm
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you should have done Twilight for Washington State. Would have probably added 1 more book to the people looking at this’s have read pile
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booknerd123

November 4, 2012 | 3:52 pm
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7 out of 50! lol. 43 to go
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erindowneyhowerton

November 5, 2012 | 2:24 am
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Curious to know why you picked Wizard of Oz rather than Far From Xanadu for Kansas?
taragelsomino

November 5, 2012 | 5:46 pm
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“Rhose” Island? Seriously? Did no one proofread this map?

I tell ya, the smallest state gets less respect than Rodney Dangerfield. Lol.

I’ll have to check out Devilish though.
EpicGirl

November 5, 2012 | 5:48 pm
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@Tara – It’s hard to spell check things in Photoshop, but thanks for pointing out the mistake! We fixed the error.
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staceyoneale

November 5, 2012 | 7:26 pm
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MARYLAND should’ve been SHADE by Jeri Smith-Ready. Most of the book takes place in Baltimore, Maryland and it’s current and awesome!
rachelandcompany

November 5, 2012 | 8:09 pm
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oh fun, fun, FUN! i was hoping to see TEXAS GOTHIC for TX, but i haven’t read the other. this gives me a lot of ideas for what to read next. what a great resource and idea! thanks.
TeamEpicReads

November 5, 2012 | 8:12 pm
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@ Rachelandcomp – We thought about Texas Gothic for Texas, but then realized we already used a Rosemary Clement Moore book, and we didn’t want to double up!
areadingnook

November 5, 2012 | 9:37 pm
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This is fantastic! I’ve read 17…quite a few to go
Haley G

November 5, 2012 | 10:25 pm
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Think it would have been more intersting and hard if we did this map with only paranormal and sci-fi book. There’s too many contemporary book on here that I would never read.
cassinz

November 5, 2012 | 10:41 pm
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Assuming that the states mean the authors, I’ve read 19, but of the books pictured, I’ve only read 15.
EpicGirl

November 6, 2012 | 12:39 am
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Just to clarify, these are books that are set in the state they represent!
AdamSilvera

November 6, 2012 | 12:49 am
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I haven’t read THE DIVINERS. Everyone should read the books representing the states they’re currently residing. Finally, some motivation to tackle on that mammoth.
melaniebrooks

November 6, 2012 | 7:32 am
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Are the books on this list by authors from those states or do the stories take place in those states?
Kristina Davis

November 6, 2012 | 12:24 pm
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An Epic Map brought to you by Epic Reads. Totally sharing this! Is it weird through that my 11 year old has read more of these than I have? LOTS of books on this list though that are in my TBR pile.
Flower1210

November 6, 2012 | 2:06 pm
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7 rly i need to read some more
Aylee

November 6, 2012 | 2:07 pm
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This is BRILLIANT. I’ve only “read” 7 states though. Must read more!!
EpicGirl

November 6, 2012 | 2:19 pm
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@MelanieBrooks – These are books that take place in those states.
agalliton

November 6, 2012 | 5:27 pm
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Read 31. Feeling a little nerdy.
meganxelizabeth13

November 6, 2012 | 8:25 pm
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This is fantastic! I’ve only read a handful of the states and the others I’m requesting that we purchase at the library I work at.

I’m doing something similar to this for my library and I was wondering if you used a specific program to be able to put each state with a picture?
EpicGirl

November 6, 2012 | 9:53 pm
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@meganxelizabe – I just used Photoshop! I downloaded the map as an Illustrator file then moved it over to Photoshop.
team shadowhunter

November 7, 2012 | 12:34 am
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Sadly 9
suheyla

November 7, 2012 | 9:07 am
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I am too behind. I have just read 7 of them. I need MORE.
cbrigante

November 7, 2012 | 2:16 pm
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Great idea, but I’ve got to start reading. Can you provide a list with just the biblio info?
bmiller

November 7, 2012 | 4:14 pm
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This is so awesome! Is there a recommended way to print?
TeamEpicReads

November 7, 2012 | 6:49 pm
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@bmiller – We suggest downloading the full size then printing onto multiple pieces of paper and taping together!
jaimearkin

November 7, 2012 | 7:52 pm
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I’ve only read 15!! I better get moving!!
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crazy chic

November 8, 2012 | 3:53 pm
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Luv it finally i c a rachell mead book or however u spell her name. btw its the book bloodlines the one for california if u havent read it but u read the vampire academy bookd i highly recommened it. If u havent read the vampire academey books.
ruhshellmc

November 8, 2012 | 10:20 pm
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Can I use these images to make a bookmark to distribute in my library?
TeamEpicReads

November 8, 2012 | 10:27 pm
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@Ruhshellmc – Of course! Email us at epicreads@harpercollins.com with the bookmark dimensions and we can send you a smaller version if you want!
ruhshellmc

November 8, 2012 | 10:34 pm
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Sent you a file!
jenny_colvin

November 9, 2012 | 2:58 pm
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We’re starting a group in GoodReads called Around the USA in 52 Books for 2013, and I posted this wonderful list under our resources. Thanks for posting!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/939139-general-places-to-look-for-books-by-setting
librarianescobar

November 9, 2012 | 3:15 pm
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This is fantastic! I put up a display of 50 states books leading up to the election and I couldn’t find anything for the Dakotas, so thank you!
bookend-2-bookend

November 9, 2012 | 8:27 pm
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This is the most awesome thing I’ve seen for YA books! I love it!! I’m keeping this map until I’ve read them all! Thanks!
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ula.usenicnik

November 11, 2012 | 11:01 am
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What a fun idea! I’ve only read one so far but I’ll try for more, definitely!
karacatastrophy

November 11, 2012 | 7:43 pm
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I’ve only read 7. I have a long way to go, but I just bought the eighth book I plan to read, The Diviners by Libba Bray. I love her other books so I am so excited to read this one.
eri4649

November 12, 2012 | 2:35 am
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I love this map idea! I’ve only read 7 though.
bookluvrmindy

November 12, 2012 | 5:39 am
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I’ve read 11!
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bobbiedougherty

November 14, 2012 | 11:46 pm
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Please put DC back on there. Use Rachel Cohn’s You Know Where to Find Me. NOT capital girls…
claire

November 15, 2012 | 3:38 pm
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Thank you so much for putting this map together. I am a YA Librarian in Illinois and we are having a Travel the USA theme for our summer reading program. Is it ok if I use your map for displays and for book lists? I love it!
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joyce.fppld

November 15, 2012 | 9:38 pm
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Awesome map! Thank you for sharing! Just curious what font you used?
EpicGirl

November 15, 2012 | 9:42 pm
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We used a font called DK Pimpernel
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Shalayne

November 22, 2012 | 2:22 am
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I’ve read Divergent, Delirium, and White Cat. And I have a few of those books on my to read list.
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frerichc

November 29, 2012 | 3:43 am
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I’ve only read 1 of these…man i feel bad now
K8isgr8

November 29, 2012 | 1:36 pm
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I’ve read nine. But the other 41 are on my mental list!
dragongirl

November 29, 2012 | 1:47 pm
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I’ve read 14 of these…but many of the others are on my TBR list!
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AshleyHufford

December 3, 2012 | 9:23 pm
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10/50….i need to do this. I love it!
Freedomtrail

December 8, 2012 | 6:20 pm
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I’ve read most of these books and hope to finish the list by the end of the year. Possibly.
Freedomtrail

December 8, 2012 | 6:21 pm
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I HATE “Pretty Little Liars”!
startiger

December 9, 2012 | 5:20 am
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Missouri REALLY oughtta be Huck Finn, just sayin’
alicialeighana

December 10, 2012 | 9:54 pm
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Only read 1 on the list. Kinda holding off on starting since majority of them are series books >.<. So I don't wanna get stuck not reading the whole series…
Alysa

December 10, 2012 | 11:00 pm
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I am reading Divergent now, but I am definitely gonna try to read all of the them!!
donnarhodes

December 13, 2012 | 9:43 pm
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Now, let’s add the US Territories!
Guam: Keeper of the Night by Kimberly Willis Holt

Puerto Rico: Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa by Micol Ostow

US Virgin Islands: MY NAME IS NOT ANGELICA by Scott O’Dell (though technically during the novel the island is British controlled)

Can’t find one for American Samoa.
kaitlyn-f

December 23, 2012 | 2:24 am
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Why does Kansas have to be the Wizard of Oz? How about the Mark by Jen Nadol; it’s set in Wichita, or The Blood Keeper by Tessa Gratton, which is in Lawrence, KS (or thereabouts).

Look beyond the cliche, people!

With these books, you get a more modern taste of Kansas that shucks (no corn pun intended) the stigma of being set in the Wiz state. Please, please consider reading those instead unless you’re truly set on reading WoO.
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Ashley c

January 1, 2013 | 11:08 pm
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i have only read one but i have beautiful creatures is the next one i am reading it is sitting on my desk
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raspberryacai67

January 14, 2013 | 2:52 am
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Only 5!!!
christytyler

January 17, 2013 | 3:06 am
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It would have been a much better graphic if you could click on the book and it would link to the book review or place to purchase. Just a suggestion!!
sarah.elizabeth.bookworm

January 19, 2013 | 12:34 pm
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I’ve only read 4, but I own another 13! Oh 13 is unlucky – will have to buy more books
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judytsujioka

January 25, 2013 | 8:03 pm
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I have read only 13 of the ones on display but I intend to read all 50!
TeamEpicReads

February 20, 2013 | 5:13 pm
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Don’t forget! You can view all of our world reading maps here! (Still a few more to come!)

http://www.epicreads.com/blog/category/yamaps/
defygames

March 12, 2013 | 4:49 pm
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pet house Jigsaw Puzzle
Deadly Race
secret kisses
waterpolo
Slum boy
Terrace Escape
The Great Escape
sad girl dressup
mini golf dress up
beautiful dove dressup
defygames

March 26, 2013 | 11:52 am
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micky dance Jigsaw
Puzzlehorrid henry movie
kissing couple
first proposal dressup
farm house escape
arrange the pieces barbie music
Flower Shop Kissing
Modern Room Escape
Sisi Winter Clothes
Cow Dress Up
VernDuba

April 6, 2013 | 9:50 pm
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purple_tiger

April 10, 2013 | 12:52 pm
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I have read 17 of the books. Not even half way there.
diverse7

April 16, 2013 | 9:45 am
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I have read only like 1 or 2 of them but I have visited many other states from different stories.

GO CHICAGO!!!!!
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May 16, 2013 | 3:50 pm
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