Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
04/23/19
Pages:
xix, 283 pages
ISBN:
1-632-17227-5
ISBN 13:
978-1-632-17227-3
Dewey:
152.4
LCCN:
2018051204
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist
(Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2019)
The middle- and high-school years are times of critical self-discovery; not an easy process, especially for those who are different from their classmates. Novels can give young readers touchstones, examples of people who are like them and who not only survive but do so while finding a place of acceptance. Books also build insight and empathy. Buttressed by insightful opening essays based on the compiler's own experiences, this guide covers approximately 500 books in 11 categories: adoption and foster care, body image, immigration, learning challenges, LGBTQIA+ youth, mental health, nature and environmentalism, physical disability, poverty and homelessness, race and ethnicity, and religion and spirituality. The reading lists which make up each chapter are divided into books for preteens and books for teens. The annotations give major plot points and are concisely and engagingly written. An appendix of sources for teachers, parents, and youth is included, as are a further reading list, a bibliography, and an index (unseen). An excellent resource for middle-and high-school librarians, this could also also serve as a reference source for counseling programs or for church youth programs.
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Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-270) and index.
Featuring 500 diverse book recommendations covering a wide range of subjects, this preteen and teen reading guide is a “go-to resource for parents, students of young adult literature, teachers, and librarians” (School Library Journal).
Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 reading recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them.
As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends—such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia—characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in all kids. Reading lists are organized around topics, including:
• Adoption and foster care
• Body image
• Immigration
• Learning challenges
• LGBTQIA+ youth
• Mental health
• Nature and environmentalism
• Physical disability
• Poverty and homelessness
• Race and ethnicity
• Religion and spirituality
Each chapter explores a particular issue affecting preteens and teens today and includes a list of recommended related books—all published within the last decade. Recommendations are grouped by age: those appropriate for middle-grade readers and those for teens. Better with Books is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers’ lives.
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