The Program

In this "gripping tale for lovers of dystopian romance" (Kirkus Reviews), true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane's parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they'll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who's been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone--but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He's promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it's getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.

And The Program is coming for them.

Author: Suzanne Young
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/30/2013
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781442445802
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160847 / Program


Award: Florida Teens Read - Finalist
Award: Gateway Readers Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2013
Publishers Weekly 03/25/2013
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2013 - Recommended - Readable
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 131
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2013 pg. 100
Booklist 05/15/2013 pg. 65
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2013 pg. 536 - Book Of Special Distinction
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, but not always in that order. Suzanne is also the author of Girls with Sharp Sticks, All in Pieces, Hotel for the Lost, and several other novels for teens. Visit her online at AuthorSuzanneYoung.com or follow her on Instagram at @AuthorSuzanneYoung.