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The List of Things That Will Not Change
The List of Things That Will Not Change | Rebecca Stead
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When life takes a new direction, it's comforting to know that some things will not change. A brilliant and touching story about navigating big family shifts, from the masterful Newbery Medal winning author of When You Reach Me. When Bea's parents got divorced, they told her about two big changes: Dad is gay. Mom and Dad will have different apartments, each with a room for Bea. They also gave her a special notebook to record the list of things that will not change. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other. They are still a family, just different. Bea's days are split between her parents; school remains the same. She still goes to Dad's family's lake house every summer. Only now, no one mentions Mom. Then, Dad announces that he and his boyfriend Jesse are getting married. Bea is thrilled. She loves Jesse--and he has a daughter her age, Sonia. Bea has never met her, but she's sure that she and Sonia will be the perfect sisters. Behind her joy, though, something she did last summer is haunting Bea. This warm story is a testament to a modern family, and to the kind of love that doesn't ask you to be anyone but who you are.
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Eggs
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After her parents' #divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same….
I enjoy Rebecca Stead‘s books

#IndelibleMoments @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

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GirlNamedJesse
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A lovely little story about family in all its glorious forms. ❤️

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May112
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This was so amazing! Rebecca Stead is my favorite author and I read her books! I like the cover of it and the cover😍 😍So, I'm going to give it five stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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I read a good review for this YA book, and I‘m always open to great YA, so I immediately listened to it! The protagonist (about 10 years old) is definitely an extrovert, and it‘s told from her worldview as an extrovert. That was pretty striking to me because I‘m an introvert, and I think a lot of books I‘ve read about young girls are from an introvert perspective. So this gave me more empathy for the struggles of extroverted children.

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Anita
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Lisa Stead‘s books are always good and this is no exception. So heartfelt and loving.

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PatriciaS
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This RF, novel is a little girl named Bea, her biggest wish of having a sister when her Dad decides to marry his partner Jesse. This chapter book covers content of divorce and making a new family, the questions and feelings these circumstances brings. Grade levels 3-7, great book club for discussion sessions and journals. This brilliant modern classic written by Newbery Award Medalist Rebecca Stead.
https://www.audible.com - fluency exercises

PatriciaS https://teachersbooksreaders.com>the-list-of-things-that-will-not-change, resources for teaching vocabulary, literacy skills, comprehension questions and activities. 3y
PatriciaS https://sebac.org.br>d7b112-the-list-of-things-that-will-not-change, read aloud resource 3y
PatriciaS UDL#6.1 Guided goal-setting with regards to questions for questions for book clubs and literary circle groups, how many chapters or pages read before book club meeting or literary circles discussion sessions, questions and thinking 🤔 through while reading, journaling thinking for discussion sessions. 3y
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PatriciaS ESOL#1 Teaching guided questioning for clarification and comprehensive skills, engagement of questions and discussion sessions in a safe and respectful environment. 3y
KellyR I like your resources you have included and I also like the audible because I think the ELL students can benefit from using the audio reading. 3y
PatriciaS @KellyR I loved this book's 📖 resources and activities are teaching vocabulary words, visuals and discussion sessions help with comprehension, questions and answers and audio will help ELL students with fluency exercises, coral reading, and writing activities. 3y
DrSpalding Your resource certainly backs up the best practice teaching methods you learned in our class. I am thrilled you decided to read this book as well! It is a quality piece of realistic fiction that could be used as a book club or read aloud selection. 3y
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Deblovestoread
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#BookReport #WeeklyForecast Still reading to fill prompts especially for #BBRC. All three books were good. Lots of great reading happening now with more in the wings.

Crazeedi Wow, looks like you had a good week! I'm listening to memory of Violets, love the narraror 3y
Crazeedi Oops on the ⬆️ spelling, I need the start the glittering hour 3y
Cinfhen It‘s looking REALLY GOOD 3y
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After her parents' divorce, Bea's life becomes... different. Her dad is marrying a man who has a daughter which means she will now have a sister. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy. Book 18 #MGMarch #middlegrademarch

Leftcoastzen I really enjoyed this book! 3y
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LaurenMags
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I loved this middle grade book about love, divorce, change, a father coming out as gay, and mental health through the eyes of a 10 year old.

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Leftcoastzen
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When Bea is in a situation where changes & challenges are coming fast , her parents give her stability & love in a loving list of things that will not change.Bea tells us of navigating through the divorce of her parents, her dad coming out & planning on marrying his partner , challenges of blending family & sharing homes .With a therapist who is kind & provides gummy bears .Middle readers have come so far , Rebecca Stead is a wonderful author .

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Leftcoastzen
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Happy quietly reading, minimally housekeeping ,
#Caturday #catsofLitsy Nacho approves

Crazeedi Such a pretty kitty!😻 3y
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DrSpalding
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I have read well over 60 novels this year. I enjoyed the many themes in this book and am happy it will close out 2020! This book ends with the possibility of many new beginnings! Let‘s hope 2021 offers the same! ❤️📚 Happy New Year! #2021

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lowellette
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Divorce, instability, sisters, understanding other points of view, guilt, friendships, prejudice, forgiveness—this book covers a lot of ground. Thank goodness the masterful Rebecca Stead navigates is through.

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amber_ldsmom
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Got my Prime Book box of middle grade reads today. Excited to read these. I love Rebecca Stead.

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paulareadsallthetime
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Enjoyed this sweet short audiobook. It gives a child‘s perspective on divorce, homosexuality and many other topics. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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PurpleTulipGirl
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I wish someone had told me this when I was Bea‘s age.

This is a good book for middle grade kids who struggle with their feelings or with navigating change.

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PurpleTulipGirl
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10-year old Bea must navigate lots of changes when her Dad moves out. Lucky for her, Miriam and her never ending jar of sour gummy bears) is there to help. Will suddenly having the sister she always wanted be as awesome as she hopes?

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VanChocStrawberry
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1–I can‘t even think of one...hmmm. Sophie Kinsella‘s books in general.
2–The List of Things that Will Not Change. Sooooooooo good. Not a tear-jerker, but relatable sadness over life changes.

@TheSpineView #two4tuesday
@Stacypatrice

I tag: @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thank you ❤️📚 4y
TheSpineView 😊👍📚🤩 4y
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merelybookish
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Finished one audiobook, now on to my next one. I love Rebecca Stead's writing!
One thing about quarantine life, there's no end of dishes. Which is good for listening, I guess. 🧽
#nutsinmay #readathon @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done. 👏👏👏 4y
Cathythoughts No end of dishes !! I‘ve never cooked so much , I want to go out to lunch every day when this is over 🤞🏻❤️😂 4y
merelybookish @Cathythoughts I know! I'm so tired of meal prep and meal clean up. With three kids, someone is always dirtying a dish. 4y
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BennettBookworm
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#bookmail no. 3! Thanks to @LiteraryinLititz for the rec! Featuring my aloe plant, Esther!

LiteraryinLawrence Yay! Can‘t wait to hear how you and Esther like it! 4y
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LiteraryinLawrence
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💗💗💗💗💗 Sometimes, reading a middle grade book can be like getting a hug. This one felt like that. Bea tells the story of her changing family from age 8 to 12. She is a sweet, flawed, complex person and you will fall in love with her as a narrator. Although I don‘t think anything will top When You Reach Me, this one comes in second for me. A great addition to any school or family library.
Pictured with my new glass art from a local collective.

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Professional_Book_Dragon
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This was a really good book that explores a young girls feelings and how to deal with them. It also deals with divorce, having a gay dad, eczema, and normalizes having a therapist. Very well written and enjoyable!

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SoManyBooksNotEnoughTime
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A middle grades novel told from the perspective of a little girl named Bea. When she finds out that her parents are getting divorced, she is pretty upset but she doesn't stay that way. She realizes that sometimes life is good & sometimes life is bad. Sometimes she is worried & other times she is bursting with happiness. Stead does a great job channeling a young child's emotions and point of view. She teaches you to be accepting & open to change.

robinb Gorgeous cover! 💙 4y
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LiteraryinLawrence
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I‘d like to welcome my real life friend @Deezi to Litsy! She is a fellow book lover and I always like exchanging book recommendations with her. She just suggested Topics of Conversation... stacked!

Also, happy publication day to the tagged book! Rebecca Stead‘s book When You Reach Me remains one of my favorite middle grade books, and I‘m hoping this one will be a hit too.

Crazeedi @Deezi welcome to Litsy! You will love it here 4y
Deezi Thanks!!! 4y
DaveGreen7777 Welcome to Litsy @Deezi I hope you enjoy your time here! 😀📚 4y
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NeedsMoreBooks Welcome @Deezi 📚💕 4y
Jas16 Welcome to Litsy @Deezi 4y
kspenmoll Welcome @Deezi!!! 4y
BennettBookworm You have to let me know! I loved When You Reach Me!! 4y
sheshedbooks Welcome to Litsy! @Deezi 4y
LiteraryinLawrence You joined too! So exciting! @JDwiggins 4y
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Well-ReadNeck
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Loved this Middle Grade YA. Bea‘s parents are divorcing and they give her a green notebook and free pen (green is her favorite color) to keep a “List of Things that Will Not Change” which she adds to throughout the novel. Set in NYC. #ARC #Netgalley #24B4Monday

Buechersuechtling Oh that sounds lovely. 😍 4y
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