Topic: English, LGBTQ+, Race & identity
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The Henna Wars is the perfect KS3 book to discuss difficult topics such as homophobia, cultural appropriation and racism, in the classroom.
Also available: Extracts from the book
Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship
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Themes: Grief and loss | Asking for help and support | Talking about difficult feelings | Finding strength in adversity | Literacy | PSHE
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction
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Themes: Mental Health | Growing Up | School
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This discussion questions are an ideal starting point for active discussion in your class or teen and young adult book groups.
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Go Big
Book Creator: Matthew Burton
Secondary school can seem scary. Corridors are wide, older students look terrifying and there’s homework, messy friendships and stressful exams to deal with.
But, whether children are about to land at secondary school or still settling in, Head Teacher and star of Educating Yorkshire, Matthew Burton is here to guide them through their journey – worry-free.
Themes: Mental Health | Growing Up | School
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
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Themes: Resilience | Patience | Confidence | Courage | Flexibility | Creativity | Speaking Out | Motivation | Kindness | Keeping Going
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going
Book Creator: Clare Balding, Jessica Holm
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: Clare Balding’s first non-fiction book is a toolkit to help children bounce back from falls and fails.
Themes: Resilience | Patience | Confidence | Courage | Flexibility | Creativity | Speaking Out | Motivation | Kindness | Keeping Going
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going
Book Creator: Clare Balding, Jessica Holm
Fall Off, Get Back On, Keep Going: Clare Balding’s first non-fiction book is a toolkit to help children bounce back from falls and fails.
Themes: Resilience | Patience | Confidence | Courage | Flexibility | Creativity | Speaking Out | Motivation | Kindness | Keeping Going
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health
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Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health
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Themes: Friendship | Kindred Spirits | Anxiety | Mental Health | Depression | Belonging
Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health
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Book Creator: Lize Meddings
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