Janae Salinas answers “Considering adding this book to my...”

Mr. Murphy asked this question about Girl in Pieces:

Considering adding this book to my classroom library. Does it tend to glorify self harm? Or is it a book that can speak life to teens struggling with this issue?

Janae Salinas It all depends on the age of the children you teach. This book talks about drugs, alcoholism, sexual engagement, self-mutilation and many other hard t…moreIt all depends on the age of the children you teach. This book talks about drugs, alcoholism, sexual engagement, self-mutilation and many other hard topics children may not understand or read maturely. This book definitely is a book for a more mature group of students and is not likely to get across to 12-13 year olds. 14+ is a good age to read this book, because those students will definitely enjoy this type of book. The book does talk about these things with respect and does not seem to tempt the reader into wanting to do these things. It really makes these actions seem less than enjoyable and would probably steer students in the right direction.(less)

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