Great books for young readers don’t shy away from tough issues. While parents and teachers sometimes worry that kids aren't ready for difficult subjects, many children want to explore these topics in the safe space provided by fiction.
Come join me in conversation with Katherine Applegate and debut novelist Jen Petro-Roy at the
Bay Area Book Festival this weekend. Here are the details:
Tackling Issues, with Katherine Applegate & Jen Petro-Roy
Bay Area Book Festival
The Marsh Arts Center, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA
Saturday, April 28th at 3:15 p.m.
Katherine Applegate is one of my students' favorite authors. Her books include
Home of the Brave (read in all of Berkeley's 5th grade classes) and last year's Mock Newbery title
Wishtree. Katherine won the Newbery Award for
The One and Only Ivan. Katherine balances imagination, whimsy, empathy and hope, but she also recognizes children's ability to think about difficult issues.
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| a few of Katherine Applegate's many novels |
Home of the Brave centers around refugee experiences, as Kek resettles in America after losing much of his family. One New York Times reviewer called
Wishtree “the most moving commentary I’ve read on the anti-immigration movement.” In
The One and Only Ivan, children think deeply about the impact of zoos and animal treatment.
Jen Petro-Roy is a vital new voice for young readers; her novel
P.S. I Miss You has garnered national attention for centering on young same-sex love and an older sister's teenage pregnancy. Jen was inspired by middle grade authors such as Beverly Cleary, Sharon Creech and Kate Messner.
Come hear how fiction can empower kids and make them feel less alone, and how reading can start a conversation around difficult subjects that kids engage with every day. Remember, anyone under age 18 is let in free—no wristbands necessary!
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