There are so many ways to take a stand…
Still, sometimes it’s more difficult to stick up for what you believe in than other times. Maybe you take a stand for yourself and decide not to ditch a class with your friend. Maybe you want to take a stand for you community and ask for signatures from others on a corner in your neighborhood. No matter what the cause is, the option to take a stand is right in front of you and just a grasp or two away!
Below you’ll find books and activities that are appropriate for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior High Schoolers around the concept of “Compassion”.
GREAT BOOKS & CONVOS
Scars Like Wings
By Erin Stewart
Why We LOVE This Book
A year after losing her family in a house fire, Ava’s aunt and uncle decide it is time for her to go back to high school. Not only is she still grieving, but she is still dealing with the pain of her scars too. She knows she is not normal and is reminded daily by several students who lack compassion. After meeting a fellow survivor, Piper, and a high school peer who also loves theater, Asad, Ava begins to create a life again.
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Conversation Launchers
Challenger Deep
By Neal Shusterman
Why We LOVE This Book
Caden is a high school student who begins to experience odd behavior and starts to inhabit two worlds. He tries to join the track team and focus on other passions in his life, but is having difficulty seeing them through. No matter what he does, he is still preoccupied by his thoughts. Caden’s family and friends try to help; but some of them tend to lack compassion and understanding. Caden is desperately trying to figure out what is happening.
Conversation Launchers
Felix Ever After
By Kacen Callender
Why We LOVE This Book
While attending an ultra competitive arts summer program, an anonymous student begins to send Felix transphobic messages after posting images of him before his transition. Because of the hatred and lack of compassion by the anonymous student and others, Felix vows to get revenge. Felix’s plot to get revenge helps him with self-discovery and finding love.
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ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
MORE GREAT READS
Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Adib Khorram
You’re Welcome, Universe
Whitney Gardner
Holding Up the Universe
Jennifer Niven
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Resources for OTHER AGE GROUPS
Below you’ll find books and activities that are appropriate for various ages around the concept of “Compassion.”
SEARCH BY GRADE LEVEL…
PRE-K – KINDERGARTEN
PRE-K – KINDERGARTEN
1ST – 2ND GRADE
3RD – 5TH GRADE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
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