Ch.1 "Why Do We Share Literature with Children" discussed important reasons why children should read. The reasons being because for mere entertainment, for pleasure, aids in language acqusition and development, because it develops empathy, because it supports life long learners as students begin to read for unconscious delight, as they read autobiographically in order to identify with others e.g. "windows as mirrors," as Dr. Lesene mentions. Additionally, reading for vicarious experience, reading for philosophical speculation, and reading for aesthetic experiences, and because it develops the imagination and transmits culture. If children are not exposed to literature then they will not have the opportunity to reap the benefits and all the wonderful things that come with reading.
Ch. 2 "Divisions of Young People's Literature" discussed why it is important to know the different divisions , so that they'll be able to point and guide students in their search accordingly.The divisions include Children's Literature (0-8) includes wordless, picture books, easy readers, etc. Middle Grade (8 to 12 ) graphic novels and novels, Young Adult (13-18) due to romance and sexual experiences, and New Adult which was newly created for the late teen/ early adult audience. Again, these it is important to be aware of these divisions so that the content is beneficial and satisfying to the reader.
Chapter 3 "Genres and Formats" discussed the break down in literature beginning with 2 only 2 genres, Fiction and Non- Fiction. Everything else would be considered a subgenre, then subjects/categories, then formats. The subgenres for fiction are realism ( realistic, modern, contemporary and historical) and fantasy ( modern fantasy-soft or hard science fiction, high/low fantasy/traditional fantasy- folktale, ballad, fable, legend, myth, fairy tale. The Non-Fiction subgenre is informational and is broken down into literary non-fiction (biography, autobiography, memoir), narrative nonfiction, and expository non-fiction. Then there are those that are not considered a genre, but rather a subject or category that users can find within the genres of fiction/nonfiction. There are also formats that the two genres can be written in such as poetry, drama, picture books, or graphic novels. Through this chapter I learned and realized I've had it all wrong and thought there were more than 2 genres, I suppose because that's what I was taught and then taught myself, however it does make sense that there are only 2 genres and everything else follows under accordingly.
Chapter 4 discussed what young adult literature is all about and how there is always a youthful protagonist involved with a young adult's point of view as to how things happened as well. How the exposition and confrontation is direct, how it involves a significant change in the highly independent protagonist, mirrors concerns over contemporary issues, the main character reaps the consequences of decisions and action, brief time period, limited setting, and draws upon a sense of how adolescents develop.
Chapter 5 explains how adolescents develop intellectually, morally, developmentally, physically, and as readers. Havighurst explains it by describing developmental aspects/stages. He explains how adolescents learn to get along with peers, having relationships with the opposite sex, working for pay, changing relationships with parents, finding a vocation, developing morals/values adapting to physical bodies and defining appropriate sex roles. Piaget's theory explains how the they develop intellectually beginning with sensory motor skills to concrete and then abstract by the age of the 14. This knowledge suits all educators and librarians in the sense that if we can understand how they develop intellectually and developmentally then we can better understand what and how to teach as well as what we can expect from them. Thus, allowing the reader to move up the reading ladder from pre-conventional to post conventional.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Books 1-8
Alexie, S. (2007). The
absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian. NY: Little Brown
This
story is about a young man named Junior, a Native American high school student
who is conflicted and battles with being bullied due to his appearance and
condition- hydrocephalus. Additionally, he and his family live in a poverty
stricken "Rez", where most are plagued with alcoholism and minimal
resources. He is comforted by his best friend Rowdy and his teacher. Junior realizes
he needs a change and tries to better his situation. After much thought, he
decides to listen to his teacher and attend Rearden H.S. and attend as Arnold.
Initially he has a rough start as the new/Indian kid and eventually is befriended
by Gordy and Penelope. Things start going upward for him as a “part-time Indian”
as he also makes the varsity basketball team. On the flipside, things aren’t
going too great back at the Rez. They being to view as a traitor because he is
attending a White school and because he associates with them. Rowdy also gives
him his share of trouble because of this as well. To make things worse, he
suffers from the loss of his grandmother, sister, and his father’s best friend.
The light at the end of tunnel is when Rowdy understands why Junior made that
move to better himself. In the end, they are reconciled.
Book Commentary: This novel would fall
into ages 13 + division. The topics and them present in the novel are racism,
bullying, depression, social pressure, addiction and hope. The greatest of
these themes would be how important it is to overcome adversity, even though it
may be difficult to make a decision that others may not agree with. This novel
is definitely a great read and very inspiring for anyone dealing with
adversity. The novel also includes humorous dialogue as well as illustrations
that carry the plot along which also depict how Junior copes with his issues.
Book Connections: Lesson plans https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/absolutely-true-diary-part-time-indian-storia-teaching-guide/
Author's website: http://fallsapart.com/
Personal Connections I really enjoyed how Alexie writes about very relevant issues teens face and how one can find encouragement and hope through Junior's story. I also noticed that Alexie shed light on alcoholism and Penelope's eating disorder and how many cope with pain differently and ultimately proving there is a way out. Junior is definitely and admirable character that shows bravery and courage throughout the novel.
This tragic story involves a high school girl named Melinda Sordino. It all happened when she went to a senior party and after being heavily intoxicated, Andy a handsome and popular senior, rapes her. Not having the courage to tell the 911 operator the entire truth, the police show up after she leaves devastated. Arrests are made and everyone find out that she was the one who placed the call. As if things couldn't get any worse, she begins to get harrassed by the student body, is bullied, and made fun of. Since the party, she refers to Andy as "It" and cannot muster the courage to tell anyone about what "It" did to her. She slowly spirals into a deep depression and finds solace in a janitor's closet where she can be alone and be left alone. What's even more shocking is that her ex- best friend begins to date Andy. She wants to tell her and everyone the truth about what happened that dark night that changed her life. When she finally decides to tell Rachel, Rachel dismisses the truth and Andy retaliates. He attacks her in the closet and begins to threaten her, when she cries for help and others come to her rescue. After days of being silent, she finally receives the opportunity to tell the truth to everyone about "It"and begins her journey of healing and recovery.
Book Commentary:
This novel falls under young adult fiction with a sub-genre of realistic modern. Anderson tells such a moving and powerful story filled with imagery. It is a great novel to raise awareness about such crimes and harassment that occur in high school and how some cases are never brought to justice.
Book Connections:
Similar books to Speak
https://www.goodreads.com/book/similar/118521-speak
Speak trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySpPkHZ66aI
Personal Connections:
I believe this is a fantastic book to raise awareness about such issues in order to help students develop compassion, empathy, and sympathy for others and to make all aware that if someone is acting different or bizarre it is because something terrible is happening in their life and sometimes all one needs is to be shown that others care and want to help.
Anderson, M. (2002). Feed. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press
Anderson, L. (1999). Speak. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
Book Commentary:
This novel falls under young adult fiction with a sub-genre of realistic modern. Anderson tells such a moving and powerful story filled with imagery. It is a great novel to raise awareness about such crimes and harassment that occur in high school and how some cases are never brought to justice.
Book Connections:
Similar books to Speak
https://www.goodreads.com/book/similar/118521-speak
Speak trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySpPkHZ66aI
Personal Connections:
I believe this is a fantastic book to raise awareness about such issues in order to help students develop compassion, empathy, and sympathy for others and to make all aware that if someone is acting different or bizarre it is because something terrible is happening in their life and sometimes all one needs is to be shown that others care and want to help.
Anderson, M. (2002). Feed. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press
This novel's protagonist is a teenage boy named Titus. Based on science fiction, all have been implanted a chip upon birth. This chip is enables a 'feed' that controls thought and movement, thus not allowing for any independent learning when all is right at their fingertips. One particular trip changes a lot. Titus and his friends decide to take a trip to the moon during spring break. While at a lounge he meets the bright and beautiful Violet. There is something very peculiar about her that attracts him even more to her. She seems to resist the feed and encourages Titus to do the same. Titus fears the idea. While they are at a club, their feeds are hacked by a mysterious man, which then leads to Violet confessing that her feed was hacked since age 7. Before they head back to earth, they receive repairs. Although Violet isn't fully repaired her health begins to deteriorate and due to finances in order to get her her full repair, she passes away. Titus learned invaluable things from her which inspired him to think independently just as she once did.
Book Commentary:
The novel falls under the subgenre modern science fiction;biopunk and is appropriate for teens ages 13-18 due to its content. The novel appears to be apocalyptic and dystopian. The story's setting is set in America where people suffer due to the polluted earth. I liked that the novel pointed out simple truths about how in essence reality does mirror the "feed" issues. Much of what we do, think or say does reflect on what we experience from the Internet, and the fact that there's also many like Violet who resist and want to live independently of what is fed to them via technology.
Book Connections:
Author talks about Feed
https://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?id=2963&a=1
Lesson plans:
http://educ463.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/2/3/8623935/waters-viney_unit_plan.pdf
Personal Connections:
Although the subgenre was not necessarily my cup of tea and is not something I would have picked up, I really did enjoy the powerful themes that were present in the novel on how technology and the media can have an impact on one's life, mindset and daily decision- making. It also served as an epiphany in regards to how our lives are now shaped by technology and how dependent we are. Technology and smart media now leave no room for independent thinking, nor doing.
This graphic novel depicts the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, an American serial killer and sex offender. The story's setting is in the 70s and told in 3rd person. The author, Derf Backderf, and Jeffrey Dahmer were classsmates. Backderf writes about Dahmer's life and how it shaped him into a cold-hearted killer. He helps the reader understand his life and his upbringing. We learn that Dahmer grew up in a dysfunctional home where his parents neglected him. At school, Dahmer was very disruptive. He portrayed himself as a disable person to gain attention from his other classmates that would only mock him and not necessarily befriend him. Things only got worse for Dahmer as Backderf writes on how his parents eventually split and how he was left all alone. Aside from that he struggled with his sexuality, murdered small animals and displayed other disturbing behaviors.His broken life turned him into an alcoholic and eventually became known as a notorious killer.
Book Commentary: This graphic novel is suitable for ages 14& + due to the content. The genre is non-fiction, sub genre biography. Not necessarily condoning his behavior, Backderf does shed light into his past in order to better understand his life and polluted actions. The format for this biography made the story even more enticing and interesting to read. I believe it makes it easier to follow along with the use of the illustrations.
Book Connections:
Teacher's Guide
https://www.abramsbooks.com/pdfs/academic/MyFriendDahmer_TeachingGuide.pdf
Book Trailer
Author Book Talk
http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/derf-backderf/news/interview-030112
Personal Connections: Reading the dark and disturbing biography of J. Dahmer in a very creative format made for an interesting read. I was able to read up on his life and tragic upbringing, which made me realize that sometimes we are quick to judge a person upfront based on their current actions, but not really aware of their backstory, life, or motivations. As a teacher, this novel allowed me to see past a student's behavior. I have grown a sense of compassion, realizing that sometimes all a student needs is a listening ear...someone who is willing to hear them out, someone who will give them love and attention.
Personal Connections:
This high fantasy book was like no other. The plot was very original and very obvious that Bardugo has such creative talent in creating a fanatastical world filled with bandits, magic, and adventures that are action-filled. His work is like no other writing I've ever read. Hoping a film adaptation is near.
In a world of vampires, a high school aged girl named Tana must overcome plenty of adversity. While Tana goes to a party one evening, she drinks to the point of a black out and wakes up to find all have been slaughtered by vampires for the exception of her and her ex-boyfriend, Aiden, who has been bitten. Tana also rescues a vampire named Gavriel. While in the process, Tana is attacked and fears putting her father and sister Pearl in danger, she decides to flee to Coldtown with Aiden and Gavriel, who is very interested in her. Tana finds how everyone easily turns in each other and becomes very careful. She also receives a pass to escape if she doe not become infected, which Aiden ends up stealing. Because of a long history between Gavriel and Lucien, Gavriel's intent is to defeat Lucien, an old vampire in charge of Coldtown who also happens to be a mega T.V. celebrity, since all in Coldtown is broadcasted for all to see. Aiden ultimately turns into a vampire as Tana fears turning cold. Gavriel ultimately defeats Lucien and becomes the spider. After learning that Aiden gives Tana's pass to Pearl because she had come to find her, she waits out the infection with Gavriel, who eventually confesses his love for her.
Book Commentary:
The audience for this fiction novel is ages 14 & up. The subgenre is fantasy with a category in paranormal due to the vampires in the novel. The plot was very original and atypical to all the other vampire reads out there. I also enjoyed how Black merged/included science fiction into the post apocalyptic novel.
Book Connections:
Book Trailer
Author's blog post on novel
http://hollyblack.tumblr.com/post/37446711369/how-i-wrote-the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown-the
Teaching guide
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=4198
Personal Connections:
Again, it was interesting to see how Tana was similar to Violet's character in "Feed". They show the importance. self-will and power one must demonstrate when resisting something evil or controlled by the government. How one must be strong, determined and independent, and how one must resist and fight for what they believe in. It was also interesting to see how this novel mirrors today's society and the influence of pop culture in our lives. I also enjoyed the present themes of family and relationships as important units.
This love story involves two high school girls from very different backgrounds and lifestyles who are in love with each other. Liza atttends a private school and aspires to be an architect and Annie attends public school and dreams of attending UCLA. Liza first meets Annie for the first time at a museum and is immediately charmed by her. Their friendship begins and blossoms making Liza wonder and ponder that she might actually be interested in her as more than friends. During spring break, Liza's teacher ask her to take cat sit for her and finds an opportunity to invite Annie over where they pretend to own the home as a couple. They become intimate with each other and are consequently found out for their immoral behavior in their homosexual teacher's home. All are brought to their school council for their behavior. Liza is cleared and the teachers are fired. Liza is pressured to leave Annie by her parents as she is sent off to college. They continue their relationship by penning their feelings and writing to each other. Although time has passed, Liza is still sure of one thing....Annie.
Book Commentary: This young adult fiction book is suitable for ages (13-18). It's subgenre is realistic contemporary. The story contains conflicts similar to the notorious star-crossed lover story. However, this story involves a homosexual couple that struggles with social issue and pressures to be something their not. Garden pens a love story between these two and how they come to acknowledge their feelings for each other regardless of adversity.
Book Connections:
Nancy Garden interview
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/v36npdf/ward.pdf
Book Trailer
Personal Connections:
Before I read the book I had no idea of its content. Reading about the girls' secret romance and how difficult the idea is for some to swallow can only make it harder for this community to come out freely and talk to someone about it since it is so against the norm in our society. Not to mention, Nancy Garden was very brave and courageous for writing about this particular content.
Book Commentary:
The novel falls under the subgenre modern science fiction;biopunk and is appropriate for teens ages 13-18 due to its content. The novel appears to be apocalyptic and dystopian. The story's setting is set in America where people suffer due to the polluted earth. I liked that the novel pointed out simple truths about how in essence reality does mirror the "feed" issues. Much of what we do, think or say does reflect on what we experience from the Internet, and the fact that there's also many like Violet who resist and want to live independently of what is fed to them via technology.
Book Connections:
Author talks about Feed
https://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?id=2963&a=1
Lesson plans:
http://educ463.weebly.com/uploads/8/6/2/3/8623935/waters-viney_unit_plan.pdf
Personal Connections:
Although the subgenre was not necessarily my cup of tea and is not something I would have picked up, I really did enjoy the powerful themes that were present in the novel on how technology and the media can have an impact on one's life, mindset and daily decision- making. It also served as an epiphany in regards to how our lives are now shaped by technology and how dependent we are. Technology and smart media now leave no room for independent thinking, nor doing.
Backderf, D. (2012). My friend Dahmer: A graphic novel. New York: Abrams.
This graphic novel depicts the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, an American serial killer and sex offender. The story's setting is in the 70s and told in 3rd person. The author, Derf Backderf, and Jeffrey Dahmer were classsmates. Backderf writes about Dahmer's life and how it shaped him into a cold-hearted killer. He helps the reader understand his life and his upbringing. We learn that Dahmer grew up in a dysfunctional home where his parents neglected him. At school, Dahmer was very disruptive. He portrayed himself as a disable person to gain attention from his other classmates that would only mock him and not necessarily befriend him. Things only got worse for Dahmer as Backderf writes on how his parents eventually split and how he was left all alone. Aside from that he struggled with his sexuality, murdered small animals and displayed other disturbing behaviors.His broken life turned him into an alcoholic and eventually became known as a notorious killer.
Book Commentary: This graphic novel is suitable for ages 14& + due to the content. The genre is non-fiction, sub genre biography. Not necessarily condoning his behavior, Backderf does shed light into his past in order to better understand his life and polluted actions. The format for this biography made the story even more enticing and interesting to read. I believe it makes it easier to follow along with the use of the illustrations.
Book Connections:
Teacher's Guide
https://www.abramsbooks.com/pdfs/academic/MyFriendDahmer_TeachingGuide.pdf
Book Trailer
http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/derf-backderf/news/interview-030112
Personal Connections: Reading the dark and disturbing biography of J. Dahmer in a very creative format made for an interesting read. I was able to read up on his life and tragic upbringing, which made me realize that sometimes we are quick to judge a person upfront based on their current actions, but not really aware of their backstory, life, or motivations. As a teacher, this novel allowed me to see past a student's behavior. I have grown a sense of compassion, realizing that sometimes all a student needs is a listening ear...someone who is willing to hear them out, someone who will give them love and attention.
Bardugo, L. (2015). Six of crows. New York: Henry Holt and Company.
Bardugo, L. (2015). Six of crows. New York: Henry Holt and Company.
Six of Crows is a story about a gang named the Dregs led by Kaz Brekker. He is known for wearing black gloves, using a cane, and being ruthless which makes him the perfect candidate for leading a grand heist. Their mission is to break into a prison complex in Fjerda and free Yul-Bayer, the mastermind creator of a drug that enhances Grishma majic powers. He must battle against others for the prize money. Things begin to take a turn for the worst as their ship reaches the dock their ship is blown up and also find that he is also competing against his rival,Pekka, who is plotting to end his life. Because is smart and is always one step ahead, he has another ship waiting. As they approach Ice Court, the gang is taken hostage as prisoners, but quickly escape and seek Yul-Bayer only to find that he is dead and his son has succeeded him and is now trying to recreate the drug, so they take the boy with them in exchange for the prize money. When they finally get back to Ketterdam, Kaz learns Inej, a boy he had rescued at one point, has been taken hostage by Van Eck. Kaz sets out to find Inej and get his revenge.
Book Commentary:
This young adult fiction novel is suitable for ages 11 & +. The subgenre is high fantasy magic. Bardugo does a fantastic job with an original plot that leaves the reader turn the pages always foreshadowing what will happen next. Due to it's high fantasy it is a pleasure to read and captivates the audience with a lot of action.
Book Connections:
Author page
Book Trailer
This high fantasy book was like no other. The plot was very original and very obvious that Bardugo has such creative talent in creating a fanatastical world filled with bandits, magic, and adventures that are action-filled. His work is like no other writing I've ever read. Hoping a film adaptation is near.
Black, H. (2013). The coldest girl in Coldtown. New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
In a world of vampires, a high school aged girl named Tana must overcome plenty of adversity. While Tana goes to a party one evening, she drinks to the point of a black out and wakes up to find all have been slaughtered by vampires for the exception of her and her ex-boyfriend, Aiden, who has been bitten. Tana also rescues a vampire named Gavriel. While in the process, Tana is attacked and fears putting her father and sister Pearl in danger, she decides to flee to Coldtown with Aiden and Gavriel, who is very interested in her. Tana finds how everyone easily turns in each other and becomes very careful. She also receives a pass to escape if she doe not become infected, which Aiden ends up stealing. Because of a long history between Gavriel and Lucien, Gavriel's intent is to defeat Lucien, an old vampire in charge of Coldtown who also happens to be a mega T.V. celebrity, since all in Coldtown is broadcasted for all to see. Aiden ultimately turns into a vampire as Tana fears turning cold. Gavriel ultimately defeats Lucien and becomes the spider. After learning that Aiden gives Tana's pass to Pearl because she had come to find her, she waits out the infection with Gavriel, who eventually confesses his love for her.
Book Commentary:
The audience for this fiction novel is ages 14 & up. The subgenre is fantasy with a category in paranormal due to the vampires in the novel. The plot was very original and atypical to all the other vampire reads out there. I also enjoyed how Black merged/included science fiction into the post apocalyptic novel.
Book Connections:
Book Trailer
Author's blog post on novel
http://hollyblack.tumblr.com/post/37446711369/how-i-wrote-the-coldest-girl-in-coldtown-the
Teaching guide
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?aid=4198
Personal Connections:
Again, it was interesting to see how Tana was similar to Violet's character in "Feed". They show the importance. self-will and power one must demonstrate when resisting something evil or controlled by the government. How one must be strong, determined and independent, and how one must resist and fight for what they believe in. It was also interesting to see how this novel mirrors today's society and the influence of pop culture in our lives. I also enjoyed the present themes of family and relationships as important units.
Garden, N. (1982). Annie on my mind. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Garden, N. (1982). Annie on my mind. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Book Commentary: This young adult fiction book is suitable for ages (13-18). It's subgenre is realistic contemporary. The story contains conflicts similar to the notorious star-crossed lover story. However, this story involves a homosexual couple that struggles with social issue and pressures to be something their not. Garden pens a love story between these two and how they come to acknowledge their feelings for each other regardless of adversity.
Book Connections:
Nancy Garden interview
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ALAN/v36npdf/ward.pdf
Book Trailer
Personal Connections:
Before I read the book I had no idea of its content. Reading about the girls' secret romance and how difficult the idea is for some to swallow can only make it harder for this community to come out freely and talk to someone about it since it is so against the norm in our society. Not to mention, Nancy Garden was very brave and courageous for writing about this particular content.
Gephart, D. (2016). Lily and Dunkin. NY: Delacorte.
Told in first person , alternating the two main characters, this is a novel about two middle school students from totally different worlds. Lily Jo Mcgrother, born Timothy McGrother is girl and Norbert Dorfman nicknamed Dunkin by Lily have nothing in common , but the fact that they both struggle with something in their lives. Lily is about to hit puberty and before she does she must undergo hormone therapy, which her father opposes. Her mother is the only one who supports her change. Dunkin on the other hand suffers from bipolar disorder, who eventually stops taking his medication. Both struggle with middle school life as a result of this. The only thing they do have is each other to share their burdens, although they do not have the best friendship they can always count on each other.
Book Commentary:
This novel falls under middle school (ages 11-13) and young adult (ages 13-18) due to its content.
The novel deals with social identity, social pressures, transgender issues, bullying, friendship, bipolar disorders, mental disorders. All in all this novel raises awareness about societal issues and how one must struggle with their identity and with acceptance from others.
Book Connections:
Book Talk
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/lily-and-dunkin
Teacher's and Counselor's Guide
https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9780553536744_2936.pdf
Personal Connections:
It is clear that Gephart intends to raise awareness about these two issues that for so long have had a negative stigma attached. Gephart also intends to instill a creation compassion for these two characters and other. Aside from that and reading these type of novels that seem like taboo has made me realize all they want is acceptance and to be heard out and understood.
Told in first person , alternating the two main characters, this is a novel about two middle school students from totally different worlds. Lily Jo Mcgrother, born Timothy McGrother is girl and Norbert Dorfman nicknamed Dunkin by Lily have nothing in common , but the fact that they both struggle with something in their lives. Lily is about to hit puberty and before she does she must undergo hormone therapy, which her father opposes. Her mother is the only one who supports her change. Dunkin on the other hand suffers from bipolar disorder, who eventually stops taking his medication. Both struggle with middle school life as a result of this. The only thing they do have is each other to share their burdens, although they do not have the best friendship they can always count on each other.
Book Commentary:
This novel falls under middle school (ages 11-13) and young adult (ages 13-18) due to its content.
The novel deals with social identity, social pressures, transgender issues, bullying, friendship, bipolar disorders, mental disorders. All in all this novel raises awareness about societal issues and how one must struggle with their identity and with acceptance from others.
Book Connections:
Book Talk
http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/lily-and-dunkin
Teacher's and Counselor's Guide
https://images.randomhouse.com/promo_image/9780553536744_2936.pdf
Personal Connections:
It is clear that Gephart intends to raise awareness about these two issues that for so long have had a negative stigma attached. Gephart also intends to instill a creation compassion for these two characters and other. Aside from that and reading these type of novels that seem like taboo has made me realize all they want is acceptance and to be heard out and understood.
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