As an up and coming future English Language Arts teacher, I cannot tell you how often the and how long the conversations I have about what books should and shouldn't be taught in the classroom are. Don't get me wrong, I love that conversation, especially because it is usually with my peers and fellow future English teachers and, although lengthy, the conversation is typically one that takes a lot of twists and turns with new ideas being brought forth frequently. However, despite teachers and future teachers constantly talking about the canon of literature, the stigma remains that only the "classics" should be taught in the classroom. So, I ask you, do the rookie novels even stand a chance if people aren't willing to budge on what they deem "classic" literature?