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The Unteachables
A must have.
A Letter From Your Teacher on Last Day
On my to read list.
The Anxious Generation: Childhood Rewiring & Mental Illness
My ultimate classroom book. It has so many aspects. Grief, peer pressure, choosing right from wrong, etc. I read this every year- make sure your class is mature for the discussions that will happen. A few "bad" words, but it helps character developme...
Red Kayak - Priscilla Cummings - Amazon.com
My other top favorite! It's just fun and way better than the movie. Great opportunity to help imagine what is happening. Teaching culture as well.
Matilda by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
A fun read. This can get your kids thinking. Teach stock market and interest (basic) for them to fully get sucked into this book. It has humor and great discussion points.