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LiteraryChanteuse
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#summerreading #fairytales #fantasy Never too old for fantasy fairy tales.

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Kiwidragonnerd
The Hammer of Thor | Rick Riordan
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I've read a few strange romances, but this is the first time the love interest has been introduced by cutting off the main character's head. I love Alex already, and I know she'll be a major character from previous spoilers. Overall loving this book!

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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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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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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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alaynaroper
Olivetti | Allie Millington
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I would love to see this book used as a mentor text! I think students could enjoy writing through the POV of a random object in their life. For instance, an object in a thrift store like the type writer, or even their own pencil!

shelbsreads In my creative writing class, we did an activity like that. It was really fun and engaging. We all had a lot of fun reading our work to one another, and seeing our personalities and perspectives come out through our work. 18h
jkmac9717 This sounds like such a fun show-and-tell-like activity! You could do a brief exercise with writing from an object‘s POV as a warm-up, or you could do it multiple times to focus on different story elements (tone, word choice, etc.) through a similar lens each time. Alternatively, you could assign one object to the whole class and see where each student‘s own perspectives and ideas come into their writing as they discuss with peers. Very versatile! 16h
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This is a pretty good YA/middle grade book starring Marvel's Iron Man. It was exciting, it had danger, it was explosive. All in all, a fun time for a Marvel fan wanting a reading fix! It isn't the most in-depth Iron Man story and it's pretty barebones. Classic villain, classic villain plot, a snarky genius kid, and Iron Man put together makes for a good read as long as you're okay with all that 😊

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alaynaroper
Olivetti | Allie Millington
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I think this book would be great for students to read. The themes of dealing with a parent going missing, let along discovering that a parent left them, could be a very real topic for some students, and give them a protagonist to connect with. In addition to this, the dealing of a parent with cancer, or the protagonist with intense anxiety also connects the reader.

Makyah This would be a great book for younger readers because they can go the hardships as well. So feeling seen in the tough seasons that one may go through can act as a reprieve for the reader. This is why I love books they show these kinds of stories to make you feel less alone 🥹 20h
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alaynaroper
Olivetti | Allie Millington
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Pickpick

I loved this book! It was very short and sweet and told a beautiful story. This book presents an interesting point of view, that of a type writer, and a young boy going through hardships, and prompts the reader to think about the different ways we can view the world. The story is a very quick read, and once I started, I could not put it down! PLUS there a little bit of found family within the text if that is your cup of tea.

natalie_e This sounds like a super sweet book that I'd love reading :) The interesting POV in the story would be good to provide an example or mentor text to students as well! 19h
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