May 5, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
- We Are Okay is the 2018 Printz Award Winner
- This is a gripping and powerful novel about grief and loss
- Empathy is an important skill to have as a parent and to model for teens
- Great books can help you grow your empathy – We Are Okay is one of them
Issues:
- Grief
- Loss
- Depression
- Dating
- Sexuality
- Friendship
- Secrets
- Parent/Family Relationships
- Community
Referenced in this episode:
The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature