fiction, journalism, essays, comics, and humor every year, and introduces
a large readership to dozens of new writers and publications.
The Best American Nonrequired Reading committee —comprising
students from dozens of different high schools —meets nearly every week of the
year to read, debate, and compile this offbeat but vital anthology.
Want to say something to us? Contact the BANR committee at
nonrequired@gmail.com. We'll read everything you send us.