Recently a wonderful resource for topic specific books was shared with me by Miss May, Pine Glen's Guidance Counselor.
The website, Books that Heal Kids, is a blog where numerous books are reviewed and categorized by topics such as acceptance, gratitude, manners, self-control, self-esteem, etc. The books reviews generally include the author, illustrator, interest level (grades/ages), information from the book jacket, and the reviewer's reasoning as to why she has included this title on her bookshelf. Some titles also include other similar books and images of the book's pages. Often, links to purchase the books are located at the end of each posted review, but I have also had good luck searching my local library to check out the books and review them myself.
I have always enjoyed and valued the use of bibliotherapy (a fancy word really meaning to use appropriate books to help deal with difficult situations or experiences) in both individual and group counseling lessons that I design. I feel that it provides a good and entertaining way to introduce tough topics, start a conversation about recent events, even make embarrassing or sad moments relatable with students. It also doesn't hurt that more often than not the insurmountable problem presented in the story is resolved or at least manageable at the end :).
I hope this site proves useful to you if such a need arises or even if you just want a list of some good reads.
Happy reading!
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