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008    190220s2019    wau      b    001 0 eng   
010      2018051204 
020    9781632172273|q(paperback) 
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100 1  Hart, Melissa,|d1970-|eauthor. 
245 10 Better with books :|b500 diverse books to ignite empathy 
       and encourage self-acceptance in tweens and teens /
       |cMelissa Hart ; foreword by Sharon M. Draper. 
264  1 Seattle :|bSasquatch Books,|c2019. 
300    xix, 283 pages ;|c22 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
504    Includes bibliographical references and index. 
520    "Needed now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 
       diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations 
       for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater 
       empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around 
       them.  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 all kids. Better with Books is a 
       valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, 
       therapists, and all caregivers who recognize the power of 
       literature to improve young readers' lives.  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.  Reading lists are organized around: 
       Adoption and foster care  Body image  Immigration  
       Learning challenges  LGBTQIA+ youth  Mental health  Nature
       and environmentalism  Physical disability  Poverty and 
       homelessness  Race and ethnicity  Religion and 
       spirituality"--|cProvided by publisher. 
650  0 Teenagers|xSocial conditions|vBibliography. 
650  0 Children|xSocial conditions|vBibliography. 
650  0 Empathy in children. 
650  0 Self-acceptance in adolescence. 
650  0 Parent and child.