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Cultivate Compassion

Books and stories provide points of access for understanding other people's lives. Reading diverse books helps students step into someone else’s shoes. Talk about what they read and how to put their empathy into action.
By: National Education Association
Published: January 13, 2021

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

Lubna and Pebble

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Lubna and Pebble

by Wendy Meddour

Pebble gives Lubna comfort and strength in the tent city refuge, as well as the courage to help another.
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Middle Grade

The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle

by Leslie Connor

While still grieving his best friend’s death, seventh-grader Mason and his new friend Calvin are targeted by neighborhood bullies.
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Young Adult

Darius the Great is Not Okay

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Darius the Great is Not Okay

by Adib Khorram

Darius’ life of dealing with depression and high school bullies takes an unexpected turn when he travels to Iran to meet his grandparents for the first time.
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