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Reluctant Reader Wednesday: Me (Moth) by Amber McBride 

Moth survived the car accident that killed the rest of her family. Even though she lived, her life was changed forever. Now she carries scars both on her body and in her soul. Now she is withdrawn into a shadow of her former self. Now she no longer enjoys the ballet dancing that once helped to define her. 

But when a new boy named Sani joins her class, he awakens a part of her that had been hidden since the accident. And the journey that they take together will have the power to help them understand both their histories and their futures.

Give this book to teens who enjoy novels in verse, emotional stories, and stories about characters taking journeys that change their lives.

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Middle School Monday: Zero to 60: A Teen’s Guide to Manage Frustration, Anger, and Everyday Irritations by Michael A. Tompkins

How did you feel the last time you got really mad? What thoughts were you having? How did your body feel? What were the first signs that your anger could get explosive?

This book is made up of many different components: the voice of the author, the voices of teens, and exercises to help you manage your body and your mind. It has lots of questions and worksheets that will show teens how to manage their anger, work towards conflict resolution, meditate, and cool themselves down.

Recommended for older kids, teens, and adults who work with young people and want to help them overcome their emotional roadblocks.

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