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Andrews, A. (2014). The Kid Who Changed the world. Thomas Nelson. 

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Andrews, A. (2014). The Kid Who Changed the world. Thomas Nelson. 

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Aronowitz, N. W., & Marquina, C. (2023). Growing up powerful. Rebel Girls. 

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Aronowitz, N. W., & Marquina, C. (2023). Growing up powerful. Rebel Girls. 

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Bates, A. J., & Bates, J. (2023). The Big Umbrella. Paula Wiseman Books. 

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Bates, A. J., & Bates, J. (2023). The Big Umbrella. Paula Wiseman Books. 

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Brosgol, V. (2021). Memory jars. St Martin’s Press. 

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Brosgol, V. (2021). Memory jars. St Martin’s Press. 

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Craft, J., & Callahan, J. (2019). New kid. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. 

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Craft, J., & Callahan, J. (2019). New kid. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. 

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Goodhart, P., & Christania, M. (2022). Stop the clock! Tiny Owl Publishing. 

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Goodhart, P., & Christania, M. (2022). Stop the clock! Tiny Owl Publishing. 

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Grabenstein, J. J., & Grabenstein, C. (2022). Shine! Random House Children’s US. 

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Grabenstein, J. J., & Grabenstein, C. (2022). Shine! Random House Children’s US. 

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Graff, L. (2020). Far away. Puffin Books. 

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Graff, L. (2020). Far away. Puffin Books. 

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Harrison, V. (2023). Big. Little, Brown and Company. 

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Harrison, V. (2023). Big. Little, Brown and Company. 

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Holm, J. L. (2017). The fourteenth goldfish. W. Ross MacDonald School Resource Services Library. 

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Holm, J. L. (2017). The fourteenth goldfish. W. Ross MacDonald School Resource Services Library. 

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Ludwig, T., & Barton, P. (2013). The invisible boy. Alfred A. Knopf. 

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Ludwig, T., & Barton, P. (2013). The invisible boy. Alfred A. Knopf. 

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Magoon, K. (2019). The season of Styx Malone. Yearling. 

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Magoon, K. (2019). The season of Styx Malone. Yearling. 

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Martin, E. W. (2020). The wonderful things you will be. Puffin Books. 

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Martin, E. W. (2020). The wonderful things you will be. Puffin Books. 

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Miller, P. Z., & Barton, P. (2019). Remarkably you. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. 

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Miller, P. Z., & Barton, P. (2019). Remarkably you. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers. 

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Miller, P. Z., & Wheeler, E. (2020). Wherever you go. National Braille Press. 

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Miller, P. Z., & Wheeler, E. (2020). Wherever you go. National Braille Press. 

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Mills, E. (2021). Never stop dreaming: Inspiring short stories of unique and wonderful boys, about courage, self-confidence, talents, and the potential found in all our dreams. Special Art Stories. 

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Mills, E. (2021). Never stop dreaming: Inspiring short stories of unique and wonderful boys, about courage, self-confidence, talents, and the potential found in all our dreams. Special Art Stories. 

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M., N. J. M. (2021). Birdie and me. Puffin Books. 

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M., N. J. M. (2021). Birdie and me. Puffin Books. 

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Nuchi, A., Hunt, M., & Newman-Cedar, M. (2017). Bunk 9’s Guide to growing up: Secrets, Tips, and expert advice on the good, the bad, & the awkward: All about your changing body from the girls of Camp Silver Moon. Workman Publishing. 

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Nuchi, A., Hunt, M., & Newman-Cedar, M. (2017). Bunk 9’s Guide to growing up: Secrets, Tips, and expert advice on the good, the bad, & the awkward: All about your changing body from the girls of Camp Silver Moon. Workman Publishing. 

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O’Connor, B. (2021). Wish. Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company. 

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O’Connor, B. (2021). Wish. Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company. 

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Reynolds, P. A. (2014). Going places. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 

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Reynolds, P. A. (2014). Going places. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 

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Rice, D. (2017). Growing up. Teacher Created Materials. 

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Rice, D. (2017). Growing up. Teacher Created Materials. 

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Rowe, M., & McDermott, D. (2022). Goodbye for now. Madison Rowe. 

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Rowe, M., & McDermott, D. (2022). Goodbye for now. Madison Rowe. 

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Turner, A., & Nr, N. (2016). June Peters you will change the world one day. A.R.T Books 4Kids. 

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Turner, A., & Nr, N. (2016). June Peters you will change the world one day. A.R.T Books 4Kids. 

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Students will complete an element of a story worksheet. The worksheet will ask the student to describe the main characters, setting, conflict, protagonist, antagonist, rising action, falling action, and resolution. It will help the students look more in depth into the story. This activity will be a good preparation for the second activity, the compare and contrast. 

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Students will complete an element of a story worksheet. The worksheet will ask the student to describe the main characters, setting, conflict, protagonist, antagonist, rising action, falling action, and resolution. It will help the students look more in depth into the story. This activity will be a good preparation for the second activity, the compare and contrast. 

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Students will compare and contrast different elements of the stories with each other. They will discuss how that character grew up at the end of the story and compare their experience to previous main characters. They will discuss whether or not the character had a difficult time growing up. Then they will compare and contrast their own experiences with their favorite character from these books.

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Students will compare and contrast different elements of the stories with each other. They will discuss how that character grew up at the end of the story and compare their experience to previous main characters. They will discuss whether or not the character had a difficult time growing up. Then they will compare and contrast their own experiences with their favorite character from these books.

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June Peters Will Change the World One Day by Alika R Turner

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June Peters Will Change the World One Day by Alika R Turner

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This story connects to the big idea of growing up because it shows that anyone can change the world someday. It also teaches kid's the importance of thinking about others. It's a great way to show kids a good way to grow up.

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This story connects to the big idea of growing up because the character Joe stops time to find out why his sister is crying. It shows that sometimes growing up goes so fast and we want to stop the clock.

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This story connects to the big idea of growing up because it talks about how the big umbrella will always be big enough, no matter how much you grow. Regardless of your age, ethnicity, size, or gender, there will always be room under the big umbrella.

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This story connects to the big idea of growing up because it talks about the last day of school. It talks about saying goodbye to teachers and fellow students. This is a common element of growing up.

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Never Stop Dreaming: Inspiring short stories of unique and wonderful boys about courage, self-confidence, and the potential found in all our dreams by Ellen Mills

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Never Stop Dreaming: Inspiring short stories of unique and wonderful boys about courage, self-confidence, and the potential found in all our dreams by Ellen Mills

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it teaches kids to keep dreaming. It shows other boys and their dreams. It shows that no matter how big you get, you can always dream.

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The Kid Who Changed the World by Andy Andrews

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The Kid Who Changed the World by Andy Andrews

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it shows how one kid grew up to make a big difference in the world. It shows kids that they can change the world too. It shows that they can do anything if they put their minds to it.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up in situations we may not like. The main character is sent to live with relatives she does not know. She grows up in a strange situation, but she gets through it.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about how its ok to be different. The main character moved at a different pace than the others. Her go-cart looked different as well, and that's ok. It talks how its ok to be creative.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it's a story about growing up feeling different. It's a story that teaches self-love despite how others may treat you.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it encourages kids to be themselves and to grow into the person they want to be. It shows that its ok to be different, because you are remarkable. This is a great empowering story for young children to read.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it shows children that anything can be beyond the next bend in the road. Their life can go however they want. They can be whoever they want to be and go wherever they want to go.

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about the parents view of a child growing up. It talks about a parent's dreams for their child and how they will grow up.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about how growing up can be difficult. We want to keep things the same sometimes so growing up can be hard. The main character saves all of her favorite things in jars.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up without a parent. This is something that certain children have to grow up dealing with. The death of a parent is something very difficult to grow up with.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up when bad things happen. The two main characters lose their mother and have to move in with their uncles. They need to grow up while going through hardships.

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The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm

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The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about going through tough changes. It shows that growing up is not always easy. It uses goldfish as a metaphor for growing up because goldfish don't last forever.

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Bunk 9's guide to growing up: secrets, tips, and expert advice on the good, the bad, & the awkward: all about your changing body from the girls of Camp Silver Moon by Adah Nuchi

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Bunk 9's guide to growing up: secrets, tips, and expert advice on the good, the bad, & the awkward: all about your changing body from the girls of Camp Silver Moon by Adah Nuchi

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it gives real tips about growing up from girls that age. It's described as a girl powered puberty book. Hearing from kids their own age might be easier for girls than talking to an adult. It's a great guide for girls going through these situations.

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Growing Up Powerful : A Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing, Your Mind Is Racing, and the World Is Complicated by Nona Willis Aronwitz

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Growing Up Powerful : A Guide to Keeping Confident When Your Body Is Changing, Your Mind Is Racing, and the World Is Complicated by Nona Willis Aronwitz

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and the changes in your life. It discusses puberty, stress, social issues, school, and many other elements of growing. It's a great guide for girls that talks about real experiences.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and change. It talks about this in the context of plant life, but kids can relate this to how they are growing up and how change can be good or bad.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about the hardships of life and dealing with family issues. It also talks about racial profiling and how that can be a part of some people's lives. It's the hard parts of growing up and things we wish we would never have to experience.

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The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon

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The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up, meeting new friends, and having adventures. It's about kids forming friendships and playing in the woods. The main characters meet Styx Malone and things change. As it progresses, they find themselves in trouble.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and feeling like you don't fit in. The main character grows up and feels like she is one of the people who are not meant to shine in the world. She needs to grow up and find her place in the world.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and feeling invisible. The main character feels invisible until one day he makes a friend that understands him. It shows that all kids should be given a chance, no matter how quiet they are.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and feeling different. It's about how sometimes you can feel like an outsider. It's about how you need to be brave and make friends.

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This story relates to my idea of growing up because it talks about growing up and being the new kid. A lot of kids can relate to the main characters problem.

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He goes to a new school and feels like he does not belong. This is a great story for kids who are in the same situation to read.

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2. Is growing up always an easy process? 

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2. Is growing up always an easy process? 

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3. What does literature teach us about growing up? 

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3. What does literature teach us about growing up? 

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Woodson, J. (2020). Harbor me. Puffin Books. 

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Woodson, J. (2020). Harbor me. Puffin Books. 

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Woodson, J. (2018). The Day you begin. Nancy Paulsen Books. 

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Woodson, J. (2018). The Day you begin. Nancy Paulsen Books. 