Reading Ladder
-Text from this semester:
-Feathers
-Author: Jacqueline Woodson
-Why I chose this book: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and talking about the different questions during our class discussion. I also believe that this is a very important book for students to read because it had many great underground messages.
-Theme: This book shows how two people can be friends despite the stereotypes based on how people look.
Picture Books (4)
-The Happy Lion
-Author: Louise Fatio
-Why I chose this book: I chose this book because it reminded me of āFeathersā because the lion is trying to befriend his neighbors but everyone is scared of him when he knocks on their doors. It also connects to āFeathersā with the message of āthe grass is always greener on the other sideā. It is good for children to see a different example, such as animals, when it comes to friendship. Having the lion in the book makes it more fun for a child to read.
-Theme: This book shows learning about someone and getting to know them can help you build a friendship with them.
Childrenās/Young Adult Novels (3)
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
-Author: Stephen Chbosky
-Why I chose this book: I chose this book because it relates to every teenager that tries to fit in to become popular. This book relates to the dirty little secrets of a teenagers life by reading about another child and their experiences of growing up.
Theme: The boy in this book in his school trying to make new friends.
2. The Outsiders
-Author: S.E. Hinton
-Why I chose this book: I chose this book because I read it in high school and watched the movie, completely falling in love with it. This book would be perfect for older kids to read to learn about friendships and betrayals. I also think this book has a great story line and is easy to read.
-Theme: This book shows close bonds and betrayals between characters.
-Nonfiction text (1)
-Graphic novel/Digital text (1)