McBride resonates with many students through its relatable characters. It addresses mental health challenges & the prejudice faced by Black youth in a way that is honest but still appropriate. The story doesn‘t shy away from these difficult topics, yet it presents them in a way that‘s accessible to YA readers. By exploring these issues, young readers are empowered to engage with real-world problems & find the confidence to speak up for change.
so-soThis was kind of tough to read but interesting all the same. It kind of induced my anxiety reading through the author‘s anxiety. It was so so because it was a little too over detailed for me as she went through her first few weeks of experiencing her OCD. I started to skim in parts because of how overly descriptive some parts were. It was strange that a dream of getting cancer induced all of this hell for her. OCD is more than germs and counting.
Surprise! Surprise! I am a bibliophile Clinical Psychologist, starting a Bibliotherapy group with some of my clients, reading and discussing this book them. How fitting for the #mentalhealth prompt today. #Julyjazz
#JulyJazz Day 6: #MentalHealth in this poetry collection that Fats featured here: https://gatheringbooks.org/2019/07/18/poetry-friday-depression-other-magic-trick...
“…people who are willing to grow emit an attractive vibe…even if you are just starting on your journey, being comfortable with moving beyond old limits gives off a special energy that calls in other emotionally mature people…”
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