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The autobiography assignment. I don’t pretend to know precisely why teachers give it out or what they hope child readers will get out of it. About ten years ago, when I was a children’s librarian in New York City, it was to be feared. A small child would walk into my room, belly up to the reader’s a Leggi tutto

Perfect for a 10-year-old, Real Friends looks at the complex relationships among elementary school girls. It teaches readers that good friends don't treat you badly. It also delves into the thorny issues of sibling abuse and rivalry, bullying and crushes. I liked Real Friends not only for its story, b Leggi tutto

I've had my eye on this graphic novel memoir set in the 80s for awhile now, so I was beyond keen on getting my reading on. I sped through this thrilling ride in one big whirlwind. When best friends are not forever . . . Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But

I want to be nice, but I can't let Jenny keep hurting me. pg. 201 Great graphic novel for kids, probably aimed at girls in elementary school. It's MC, Shannon, is dealing with an abusive older sister at home and a toxic friend-group at school. She doesn't like the girls in The Group, but is too young Leggi tutto

Accurate to the point of heartbreaking, this is a very honest look at the complexities of friendship and family dynamics. Some of this felt like it was copied from my Cabbage Kid Diary, some of it made me grateful that it never happened to me. Such an important read for kids and parents! This is a g Leggi tutto

Yeah I pretty much read it overnight in one sitting! This memoir was a great read, though I loved book 2 a bit more. This book deals with bullies, both at home and at school. Definitely hard being kids even though their main goal was to find one best friend. The next day I questioned my third grader Leggi tutto