As a former ELA teacher and avid reader myself, I often bring books and children's literature into the classroom. Books offer a way to explore complicated topics by opening discussions of characters feelings, actions, and events. They can also provide exposure to multiple perspectives on a specific topic and, of course, are often fun and funny! Here are just some of the books I love, use, and recommend to families. 

Self Acceptance and Confidence

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

A Bad Case of the Stripes by David Shannon

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

Divorce, Loss, and Transitions

Invisible String, Invisible Web, and Invisible Leash set of books by Patrice Karst

Bullying, Inclusion, and Accepting Others

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

The Sandwich Swap by Her Majesty Queen Raina Al Abdullah 

Dare, Weird, and Tough set of books by Erin Frankel

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

The Juicebox Bully by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy 

One and Zero by Kathryn Otoshi

We are All Wonders by R.J. Palacio

Worry and Anxiety

Jack's Worry Sam Zuppardi

Brave Every Day by Trudy Ludwig

What Do You Do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada

Specific Behaviors

Personal Space Camp by Julia Cook

Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook

My Mouth is a Volcano  by Julia Cook

and many others by this author, a former school counselor herself! 

Gratitiude

Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena

Career Topics

Whose Tools are These? and Whose Hat is That? by Sharon Katz Cooper

Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook

p.s. did you know, students can not only use the fantastic libraries in our schools, but also any student in the Bloomsburg Area SD is eligible for a library card through the Bloomsburg Public Library, which also offers solutions for internet access and other important resources.