Middle grade experiences are universal, which makes these stories wonderful tools to teach social-emotional lessons and provide windows and mirrors to lived experiences both past and present. This guide provides discussion questions, prompts, and activity suggestions to facilitate insightful conversations about these books and their themes of self-discovery.
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