Literature for Building Character

For 35+ years, as a director of curriculum and reading teacher at Birchwood School of Hawken, I have been on a quest for great books that inspire children to grow in virtue. Helene Debelak #kidlit

Monday, March 2, 2020

Picture Books All Ages_Black History Month

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From my 40+ years as a reading teacher, 25+ years reading to a succession of 17 grandchildren, and 60+ years of a reader, I have so many boo...

Sunday, January 1, 2017

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind - Engaging Nonfiction for Adolescents 2

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer This is the youth version of the original adult book. Having read...

Friday, July 22, 2016

The Glass Castle - Engaging Nonfiction for Adolescents 1

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The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls In the beginning of the summer, a parent of two former students of mine asked for nonfiction rec...

Monday, June 27, 2016

Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah by Laurie Ann Thomson Illustrated by Sean Qualls This post an...

Last Stop on Market Street

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Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Pina Illustrated by Christian Robinson This post and the one to follow were prepared in draft t...

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

The American Reader: Words That Moved a Nation

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The American Reader: Words That Moved a Nation Ed. Diane Ravitch A different type of literature which builds character is this collection...

Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Tower

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The Tower Richard Paul Evans This fable set in China was chosen by our second grade teacher, Mr. Sprau who has an eye for literature t...

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