{"product_id":"better-with-books-500-diverse-books-to-ignite-empathy-and-encourage-self-acceptance-in-tweens-and-teens","title":"Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eBetter with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eMelissa Hart\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e9781632172273\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eSasquatch Books\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e304\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing 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\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e kids. Reading lists are organized around topics, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Adoption and foster care\u003cbr\u003e - Body image\u003cbr\u003e - Immigration\u003cbr\u003e - Learning challenges\u003cbr\u003e - LGBTQIA+ youth\u003cbr\u003e - Mental health\u003cbr\u003e - Nature and environmentalism\u003cbr\u003e - Physical disability\u003cbr\u003e - Poverty and homelessness\u003cbr\u003e - Race and ethnicity\u003cbr\u003e - Religion and spirituality \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eBetter with Books\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of literature to improve young readers' lives.\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Sasquatch Books","offers":[{"title":"Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens | Melissa Hart | Paperback | 9781632172273 | Used: Like New | Back Stacks R 1759094","offer_id":49192362606744,"sku":"1759094","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/81n_OWw3DQL.jpg?v=1780520518","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/better-with-books-500-diverse-books-to-ignite-empathy-and-encourage-self-acceptance-in-tweens-and-teens","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}