Titles+D+-+H+2008-2009

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Letters between school-age readers and authors make up the text of this powerful book. Each student connects so strongly to the author’s characters and situations that that s/he is moved to write a personal letter. Often the student states s/he has NEVER made a connection to a book before, and feel as though the authors is writing about him/her – reading autobiographically. Tough subjects (rape, discrimination, cutting, lonliness) provide painful reading, but each student writes that the pain of the character is the same as the pain s/he is feeling and feel relieved to know they are not alone in their misery! The authors respond with personal stories and advice – we hope the students find some way in the world to be healed. Teachers and librarians will want to hand this book to readers looking for edgy YA authors – it can be used as a bibliography. Mary Hacker 11/18/2007 **A+**
 * Sample :: Dear Author : letters of hope** edited by Joan F. Kaywell.