[PDF] The Inexplicable Logic of My Life

• Author : Benjamin Alire Sáenz
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2017-11-30
• ISBN : 9781471171048

A warmly humane look at universal questions of belonging, infused with humour, from the bestselling author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Sal used to know his place with his adoptive gay father, their loving Mexican American family, and his best friend, Samantha. But it’s senior year, and suddenly Sal is throwing punches, questioning everything, and realizing he no longer knows himself. If Sal’s not who he thought he was, who is he? 'Friendships,

• Author : Benjamin Alire Saenz
• Publisher : Clarion Books
• Release Date : 2017-03-07
• ISBN : 0544586506

"A story set on the American border with Mexico, about family and friendship, life and death, and one teen struggling to understand what his adoption does and doesn't mean about who he is"--

• Author : Turtleback Books Publishing, Limited
• Publisher : Turtleback Books
• Release Date : 2018-10-23
• ISBN : 1663602603

• Author : Frederick Luis Aldama
• Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
• Release Date : 2018-03-09
• ISBN : 9780822982951

Children’s and young adult literature has become an essential medium for identity formation in contemporary Latino/a culture in the United States. This book is an original collection of more than thirty interviews led by Frederick Luis Aldama with Latino/a authors working in the genre. The conversations revolve around the conveyance of young Latino/a experience, and what that means for the authors as they overcome societal obstacles and aesthetic complexity. The authors also speak extensively about their

• Author : Thomas A. Jacobs
• Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
• Release Date : 2020-06-30
• ISBN : 9781631983122

Accessible, straightforward answers to more than 100 questions about teens’ legal rights and responsibilities. “Can I be prosecuted for comments I make online?” “What are my rights as an undocumented teen?” “When can I get a tattoo?” These questions—and many more—are asked and answered in What Are My Rights? Teens often have questions about the justice system but don’t always know where to turn for answers. This book provides those answers, exploring more than 100 legal questions pertaining specifically

• Author : Christina Dorr,Liz Deskins
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release Date : 2018-12-18
• ISBN : 9780838916490

There is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied and intersexed young people, which can function as a mirror for LGBTQAI+ individuals and as a window for others. This resource for librarians who work with children and teens not only surveys the best in LGBTQAI+ lit but, just as importantly, offers guidance on how to share it in ways that encourage understanding and acceptance among parents, school administrators, and the wider

• Author : Gale, Cengage
• Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
• Release Date : 2019-05-17
• ISBN : 9780028671123

A Study Guide for Larry McMurtry's "Terms of Endearment", excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.

• Author : R. Joseph Rodríguez
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release Date : 2018-07-11
• ISBN : 9781351580458

In this book, Rodríguez uses theories of critical literacy and culturally responsive teaching to argue that our schools, and our culture, need sustaining and inclusive young adult (YA) literature/s to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse readers and all students. This book provides an outline for the study of literature through cultural and literary criticism, via essays that analyze selected YA literature (drama, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry) in four areas: scribal identities and the self-affirmation of

• Author : Mariano, Gina J.,Figliano, Fred J.
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2019-01-25
• ISBN : 9781522578246

Learning strategies for critical thinking are a vital part of today’s curriculum as students have few additional opportunities to learn these skills outside of school environments. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for pre-service teachers to learn how to infuse critical thinking skill development in every academic subject to assist future students in developing these skills. The Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking Strategies in Pre-Service Learning Environments is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications

• Author : Management Association, Information Resources
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2020-10-02
• ISBN : 9781799830238

Learning strategies for critical thinking are a vital part of today’s curriculum as students have few additional opportunities to learn these skills outside of school environments. Therefore, it is essential that educators be given practical strategies for improving their critical thinking skills as well as methods to effectively provide critical thinking skills to their students. The Research Anthology on Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Students is a vital reference source that helps to shift and advance the debate on

• Author : Paula Greathouse,Henry Miller
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release Date : 2021
• ISBN : 9781475861884

This text offers secondary ELA educators guided instructional approaches for including queer-themed young adult (YA) literature in the English language arts classroom. Each chapter spotlights the reading of one queer-themed YA novel, and offers pre-, during-, and after reading activities that guide students to a deeper understanding of the content while increasing their literacy practices. While each chapter focuses on a specific queer-themed YA novel, readers will discover the many opportunities for cross-disciplinary study. Thw emphasis on English language arts

• Author : Rose Brock
• Publisher : ABC-CLIO
• Release Date : 2019-06-14
• ISBN : 9781440866944

Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles. • Provides unbiased, authoritative guidance for finding recommended classic and recent titles by genre • Presents an excellent introduction to the field of young adult literature for undergraduate and graduate students who intend to be public or school librarians and for librarians who are new to working with young adults • Focuses on timely topics

• Author : Sharroky Hollie
• Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
• Release Date : 2017-07-01
• ISBN : 9781425830298

Written to address all grade levels, this classroom resource provides teachers with strategies to support their culturally and linguistically diverse students. This highly readable book by Dr. Sharroky Hollie explores the pedagogy of culturally responsive teaching, and includes tips, techniques, and activities that are easy to implement in today's classrooms. Both novice and seasoned educators will benefit from the helpful strategies described in this resource to improve on the following pedagogical areas: classroom management, use of text, academic vocabulary, and

• Author : Michelle M. Falter,Steven T. Bickmore
• Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
• Release Date : 2018-11-23
• ISBN : 9781475843828

When Loss Gets Personal considers how secondary language arts teachers can thoughtfully teach literature in their classrooms in which personal deaths, like suicide, cancer, and accidents, are a significant aspect of the texts. Each chapter focuses on texts and provides activities that ask students to engage through writing, activities, and prompts.

• Author : Benjamin Alire Sáenz
• Publisher : Simon and Schuster
• Release Date : 2021-10-12
• ISBN : 9781534496217

A #1 New York Times bestseller Four starred reviews! “Messily human and sincerely insightful.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an “emotional roller coaster” (School Library Journal, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi. In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they