As a total nerd when it comes to books, I love the idea of introducing new aged books and mixing them in with the classics. My absolute favorite book growing up was To Kill A Mockingbird, and it is still my number one book choice. However, I really enjoy all the new pop culture books, such as The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Maze Runner. I think it is important to acknowledge these books because they are what the kids are reading. It is completely relatable to them, which peaks their interested fast/easier.
Like the article said, I believe that the classics are important because a lot of them teach more than just pop culture, but goes back to history and social justice (like what we are talking about in class). I think these topics are important to never forget, and good to introduce to our students.
However, on the other side of my teaching spectrum is Theatre, and in that cause I don't enjoy the new stories, and primarily focus on the older shows (42nd Street, anything Shakespeare, Hello Dolly, etc). I think the newer stories all have a weird agenda behind them, and try to push or force their new age issues on the theater world. I enjoy the classics that are more wholesome and fun for all.
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