Many returned to class and shared how much they enjoyed the presentation. “I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to visit with our girls today. A warmhearted and sensitive coming-of-age.” -BooklistĬlick here for a Reading Guide for HOW TO BE BRAVE. “The Best Possible Answer will speak to teenslooking for a life amid the pressures and expectations A sensitive novel about accepting imperfection.” -Kirkus Review
“Vivi’s vividly portrayed panic attacks and pressure to succeed will speak to many readers. "Georgia's thoughts often take the form of poems, which are interspersed within the narrative,Īnd they give the story, and Georgia's feelings, extra depth.Georgia is a pleasingly imperfect lead." -School Library Journal “A thoughtful exploration of grief and life.” -Kirkus Reviews “A perfect book for anyone trying to figure out what they want their life to look like,Īnd how to be brave enough to make that life a reality.” -Booklist Featured on the Barnes & Noble Teen Blog as a YA That Gets It Right: Mental Health Edition Praise for HOW TO BE BRAVE (2015) and THE BEST POSSIBLE ANSWER (2016) St. “ Katherine leads a gender-inclusive discussion about body image that includes a focus on mass media and body dissatisfaction, along with practical tools for gaining self-esteem and positive body acceptance. Booklist noted, “Georgia’s struggles with weight and body image are also handled with care. In How to Be Brave, Georgia feels uncomfortable in her body that’s deemed “overweight” by society’s standards, and part of her storyline is that she finds confidence in her body, as it is – that losing weight does not equal being brave. Loving Your Body and Boosting Self-Esteem As a certified health and wellness coach, yoga teacher, and creative writing instructor, Katherine leads participants through a very gentle seated and standing yoga practice, focused meditation, and writing and/or drawing to create from a place of joy, rather than suffering. While of course students who are experiencing similar struggles should first and foremost be supported by professional health experts, mindful practices (like gentle movement and deep breathing) offer a holistic approach to the relationship between the body and the mind, and can encourage a state of creative “flow” that can support students of all talents and abilities. In The Best Possible Answer, Vivi struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.
Mindful Practices and the Creative Process In this session, Katherine offers a variety of exercises, activities, and prompts to overcome the fear of the blank page and get the words flowing. Hours on Snapchat or Facebook, and the subsequent regret that “I could have been writing!” We’ve all faced the debilitating experience, also known as Writer’s Block.
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