Monday, June 25, 2018

Read books. Care about things.

I know a reluctant reader who is headed into 8th grade. Here are the books I am sending to her this summer:

All Summer Long by Hope Larson
Rain Reign by Ann M Martin
A Night Divided by Jennifer A Nielsen
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
Fish In A Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang
Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban
Patina by Jason Reynolds
Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge



I just read a book myself that had this quote by Hank Green in it:


Read books.
Care about things.
Get excited.
Try not to be too down on yourself.
Enjoy the ever present game of knowing.
-Hank Green


In our world today, I don't think there could be better advice ... whether you are 13 or 103.

Reading is a curious act. Reading helps us develop empathy. When we read, we are better able to champion narratives of humanity from across the globe, as well as see ourselves reflected back to us.

Enjoy your summer reading.
And, remember to care about things.


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