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Sarahreadstoomuch
Louder Than Hunger | John Schu
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Pickpick

Beautiful, sad, and inspiring novel in verse centering on a young teen with an eating disorder that surfaced after being bullied.

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AnneCecilie
Elling | Ingvar Ambjornsen
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A giant in Norwegian literature has just passed away, Ingvar Ambjørnsen, at 69 years

He wrote for everyone, the rich, the poor, the young and the old.

Growing up, I read his “Pelle og Proffen” series.

Later on he wrote the books about Elling, where the second book in the series was turned into a movie. The movie was on the shortlist for Oscar for Best Foreign Movie.

IriDas That‘s very young. :( 3d
Leniverse Somehow I thought he was older! Probably because it seems like he's always been around. Very sad news. 3d
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Roary47
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3✨ Trigger Warnings for mental health and suicide for this one. A very smart young man suddenly becomes overwhelmed with self-harming thoughts and admits himself into the hospital. He learns much more about himself and how lucky he is. It was a good story about overcoming, and how you need to take care of you. The author went into a psychiatric hospital and has woven a story that the path to happiness is not always so clear. #Roll100

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 5d
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Sharpeipup
All the Bright Places | Jennifer Niven
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No green thumb here (obviously) … I think I killed a cactus 🤷🏻‍♀️

Aims42 No shame! I‘ve killed a cactus too but am having good luck with spider plants and snake plants 🌿🌱🌾 7d
TheBookHippie @Aims42 I cannot do cactus either 🤦🏻‍♀️ I second spider & snake plants. 7d
KadaGul @Sharpeipup Don't feel bad at all!! We all have killed a few cactus 🌵and made peace ☮️ because we aren't plant people 🤣🤣. #KILLEDFEWCACTIINMYTIMES 7d
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Aims42 @KadaGul @Sharpeipup @TheBookHippie I always say it‘s really the plant‘s problem for not keeping up to the fast pace environment… that is my living room 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️ 7d
TheBookHippie @Aims42 🤣🤣🤣🤣 7d
Sharpeipup @aims42 @thebookhippie @kadagul thank you for your kind words. I‘ve been waiting a snake plant…guess I have more room now. 😂😂 7d
Aims42 @Sharpeipup 💯💯💯💯 7d
Scochrane26 The only plant I‘ve kept alive is a snake plant my friend gave me. It‘s gotten too big 7d
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shelbsreads
Louder Than Hunger | John Schu
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To go along with this book, I would have students write in their daily journal responding to self-appreciation prompts. This will encourage students to be open about their feelings, recognize if they need to reach out for help, and encourage creative writing.

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shelbsreads
Louder Than Hunger | John Schu

This book would be an excellent pick for a middle or high school ELA classroom. I would just make it abundantly clear, that if the book does have triggering content, and it's okay to opt out of reading it. Meaning, there would be an alternative assignment/book available to students who are uncomfortable. For students who are eager to read the book, they would gain valuable knowledge about eating disorders, and further, empathy.

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Louder Than Hunger | John Schu

“Me: I love when teachers read aloud.
Ms. Burns: Reading aloud is love.
Ms. Burns: May I hold your hand while you read to me?
Me: Yes, Ms. Burns.
Ms. Burns: Jake, are you OK?
Me: Yes.
Mrs. Burns: I can feel something is wrong. I can sense it. Teachers know these things, Jake“ (pg.s 60, 61).
This... really hits. One of my teachers was one of my saving graces while I was in recovery. We aren't just teachers to teach; we are here to support kids.

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shelbsreads
Louder Than Hunger | John Schu
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While I read this book, I keep on circling quotes that resonate with me over and over. As someone who experienced anorexia, I appreciate and treasure this book. Schu is speaking for those who are often too timid to speak on their trauma. Bringing attention to a very real, and all too common, issue that teens and adults suffer. This could be the most important book I keep in my class, it could save a life.

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kellyannprz
Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez
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Last night while waiting to go to dance class✨

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IMASLOWREADER
Woman in Me | Britney Spears
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such a sad and shocking story that a man can still institutionalize a woman in this day in age…thank goodness she found her courage to stand up for herself…#readinglife #readinggoal #audiophile

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