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Category Archives: Book Lists
Homelessness
I know that I talk about fairly devastating things on this blog all the time, but there are some things that I’m too afraid to talk about or find too upsetting–even me. I’ve been avoiding writing about child and teen … Continue reading
2013 Rainbow List
So the ALA awards have been announced. And there are some really exciting calls on there. But in award season, I wanted to draw special attention to the 2013 Rainbow List of 50 outstanding books for youth about GLBTQ issues. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Current Events
Tagged 2013, ALA, and Transgender Round Table, Bisexual, book lists, gay, GLBT, GLBTQ, Lesbian, LGBT, LGBTQ, queer, rainbow list, Social Responsibilities Round Table
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Merry X-Mas: Books About Gifts
Christmas can be a lonely time for a lot of kids. Many will look at their presents–the number and kind–as a kind of thermometer to see how many people in their lives really know them and love them. And many … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists
Tagged christmas, gifts, internal growth, the hero's journey, x-mas
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More Thoughts on Boundaries and Some Books
I spoke about how children develop poor boundaries in the context of abusive family situations a few months ago. It’s something I have been continuing to think about and I have a few more thoughts on the issue. The first is … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Thoughts
Tagged abuse, boundaries, boundary violations, emotional abuse, sexual abuse
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In Gratitude: Books that Affirm Life
Today was Thanksgiving, and I had a lovely day. This has always been one of my favorite holidays. Each year my Mom and my sister and I would get up at the crack of dawn and would cook together … Continue reading
Best Friends and Change
I just got back to VT after spending a week down south visiting family (and seeing my little sister in the roller derby!) and then over to New Hampshire for the weekend to see two of my dearest friends. And … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Thoughts
Tagged abuse, foster care, Friends, GLBTQ, Growing up, Lesbian, LGBTQ, loneliness, neglect, relationships
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Great Graphic Novels for the Younger Set
Hello all. I’ve been given the perfect excuse to talk about graphic novels again. Of course, I’ve written about how graphic novels can teach literacy and heal literacy problems in at-risk youth. And I’ve provided lists of graphic novels that teachers … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Thoughts
Tagged at-risk, Common Core, elementary school, Graphic Novels, literacy, teacher resources
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Books for Survivors
I haven’t had much that’s coherent to say recently. I’ve been pretty involved in my own personal journey. But I think about this blog a lot and why I started it. I see kids hurting all around me. Because I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Lists, Thoughts
Tagged abuse, book lists, emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, survivors, trauma, war
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Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2012
I’ve posted several times about how graphic novels can help teens bridge literacy gaps. I’ve also spoken several times on this topic. So anyway, came across the Booklist 2012 top ten GNs for kids, and wanted to pass it along. I … Continue reading
Book for Gender Variant/Non-Conforming Kids
So following on yesterday’s post about teaching gender-variant students, I have a fabulous list of books from my new favorite blog: Accepting Dad. Check out the list and then go check out his blog. It’s got a lot of really … Continue reading
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