Does Catcher in the Rye still resonate with teens?

A college English professor argues that the J.D. Salinger classic is getting a bit dusty, and would like to see high school students exposed to more contemporary fiction. Midmorning examines which books should be considered the new "classics" for teen readers.

Guests

• Anne Trubek: Associate professor of English at Oberlin College.
• Anita Silvey: Author of "500 Great Books for Teens."
• Kathleen Hanley: teaches English at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield.

Resources

• Anne Trubek on Why We Shouldn't Still Be Learning 'Catcher in the Rye'
• About Anne Trubek
• About Anita Silvey