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Find the Right Words

These titles show how hard it is sometimes for people to find the right words to convey their feelings and that it is okay to take your time and be mindful.
By: National Education Association
Published: July 15, 2022

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Elementary

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

by Kat Zhang

With the help of her family, Amy finds a way to welcome the new student in her class who has just come from China and does not speak much English.
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Middle Grade

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

The Secret Battle of Evan Pao

by Wendy Wan-Long Shang

When twelve-year-old Evan Pao, his mother, and sister move to a small Virginia town, their new neighbor Brady Griggs goes out of his way to make Evan, who is Chinese-American, feel unwelcome.
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Young Adult

Vinyl Moon

Vinyl Moon

Vinyl Moon

by Mahogany L. Browne

When Black high school student Angel moves to Brooklyn to live with her uncle, she discovers a love for books, poetry, and music as she works to understand and heal from the scars of her own past.
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