Book Reviews
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Intermediate & Secondary, 27 Mar 22
(Don't) Call me crazy: 33 voices start the conversation about mental health
Reviewed by Fiona McDiarmid, Teacher
Thirty-three actors, athletes, writers, and artists offer essays, lists, comics, and illustrations that explore mental health.
Workplace, 27 Mar 22
Creating a drama-free workplace: The insider’s guide to managing conflict, incivility and mistrust
Review by Sabrina Fernandez, Registered Nurse
Maravelas notes knowing how to transform conflict into collaboration affects the outcome of every interaction, challenge, and opportunity.
Primary & ECE, 27 Mar 22
Draw the line
Review by Deb Marsden, Guidance Counsellor & Secondary School teacher
Black and white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color create a powerful, multi-layered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 22
The no more bullying book for kids
Review by Sarah Premkumar, Student and Blogger
A book that empowers children to become ‘strong, happy and bully-proof’ versions of themselves, while giving parents and teachers alike the tools and resources to open up important conversations at home and school.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
What is empathy? A bullying storybook for kids
Review by Ky McWilliam
Two sides to every story--helping kids learn compassion and understanding by putting themselves in someone else's shoes.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
The proudest blue: A story of Hijab and family
Review by Kirstie Stevens, School Library Assistant
An uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Sibling Faizah tells the story of her older sister, Asiya's, first-day wearing a hijab at school.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
Stick up for yourself: Every kid's guide to personal power and positive self-esteem
Review by Datoka Shute
Questions from real kids are paired with answers about how to handle specific situations calmly, confidently, and effectively.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 22
Supporting Aotearoa's Rainbow People - A practical guide for mental health professionals
Review by Louisa Woods, Guidance Counsellor
The first thing that strikes you about Supporting Aotearoa's Rainbow People is its colour - the native flora and fauna that adorn its pages thanks to the design and illustration talents of Bo Moore.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
Raven Wild
Review by Taonga Tangaere, Artist, Writer, and Trans Person
The tale of a mystical gem and one woman's journey of self-determination in transition from the boy she once presented herself to be into the woman and hero that she would come to know herself as.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 22
Soulfire
Review by Sam, a year 9 student
Soulfire is a great book that teaches good morals and the importance of doing the right thing.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
The boys in the Waka Ama
Review by Charmaine Denney, Early Childhood Teacher and mum to two boys.
This story is a great way to demonstrate and perhaps initiate a discussion on the values of teamwork, dedication, leadership and respecting Aotearoa's cultures.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
How do I feel? A dictionary of emotions for children
Review by Anna Mowat who works as part of the All Right? wellbeing campaign in Otautahi
This emotions dictionary is all about helping children find the words for how they truly feel. Learning to recognise and label our emotions correctly is such an important skill for life.
