{"product_id":"better-with-books","title":"Better with Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeeded now more than ever: a guide that includes 500 reading recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs middle-school and high school students are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends—such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia—characters in books can help them feel less alone. And just as important, reading books that feature a diverse range of real-life topics helps generate openness, empathy, and compassion in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e kids. Reading lists are organized around topics, including:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Adoption and foster care\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Body image\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Immigration and diversity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Learning challenges\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* LGBTQIA+ youth\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Mental health\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Nature and environmentalism\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Physical disability\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Poverty and homelessness\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Race and ethnicity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* Religion and spirituality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Melissa Hart. Paperback; \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e304 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#21108707\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Library of Congress Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616569884978,"sku":"flw1787251433322","price":6.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0289\/8482\/files\/better-with-books_1.jpg?v=1787251439","url":"https:\/\/www.mapleborough.shop\/products\/better-with-books","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}