Reviews

Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens by Melissa Hart, Sharon M. Draper

yuniesan's review against another edition

4.0

Great book, though I think it needs to have an update soon especially with all the great books that it can be added.

showell's review

4.0

Helpful tool for identifying books to give to teens and tweens

rainyrow555's review

4.0

4.5 stars Loved amazing book recommendations ! loved all topic in it

judyogden's review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A must read for preteens, teens and parents who want to understand the questions and challenges facing these demographics.

annetjeberg's review

5.0

We are always looking for book recommendations, especially for more diverse books. The girls really got interested that some of their favourites were on the list (Front Desk for B, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon for L), and we have tried quite some books since, and haven't been disappointed so far!

I really enjoyed the fact that there is a difference made between tween and teen books, as I cannot see my girls reading teen books yet, but the books they have read from the tween list were wonderfully appropriate.

Recommended!

greenvillemelissa's review

4.0

Each section of this book focuses on themes that relate to increasing self acceptance and empathy in teen readers (ie gender, religion, economic status etc). The sections each have book lists. I wish there was a vol 2 with updated book recommendations.

anneke_b's review

5.0

We are always looking for book recommendations, especially for more diverse books. The girls really got interested that some of their favourites were on the list (Front Desk for B, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon for L), and we have tried quite some books since, and haven't been disappointed so far!

I really enjoyed the fact that there is a difference made between tween and teen books, as I cannot see my girls reading teen books yet, but the books they have read from the tween list were wonderfully appropriate.

Recommended!

dealingwithdragons's review

informative

3.75

I loved most of the recommendations and would say this book is highly useful except for the body image section, which was honestly tragic.

madelinefmcguire's review against another edition

5.0

A wonderful book discussing different topics that important for Teens/Tweens, each topic includes a list of books on the topic for tweens and for teens. A great resource for a librarian or teacher who works with tweens/teens.

zamakodknjiga's review

4.0

Book about a books which have contraversial topics is always a great choice even if you might don't do this usually (or ever)!! I'm still not sure what made me bought this book few years ago, but I don't feel bad about it. It took me long time to read it because of business + stress and I'm so happy that I've had an opportunity to do so. :)♡