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1. What does it mean to belong or fit in with a group?

2. How do experiences change who we are as people growing up?

3. How does social expectations shape a person's identity?

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1.      Cognitive:  Students will apply knowledge of Coming of Age as a theme in literature by comparing and contrasting, in a written essay, the growth of the characters in the story.

2.      Psychomotor:  Students can perform skills in identifying features and/or characteristics where the characters show Coming of Age in a three-page double-spaced essay.

3.      Affective:  Students will appreciate the different ways literary characters Come of Age, and will be able to connect them to their own experiences of growing up.

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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The brilliance of this coming-of-age novel lies in the fact that it's told from a child's point-of-view,  through the eyes of Scout.  Scout makes observations about the racial divide and injustices during the 1930's.  Scout's views are objective because what she sees through her visual lens, an adult would avoid or sugarcoat.  The theme of coming-of-age follows the Finch children throughout the entirely of the novel, especially Scout.  Her father, Atticus, must make hard decisions to prove that a black man, Tom Robinson, is innocent of the raping of a young white woman, Mayella Ewell.  The prejudice of people during this time is unbelievable and lies circulate around the town about the incident.  Scout's character grows throughout the novel because she is viewing the trial with innocent eyes and not tainted.  As a reader you can identify that by the end of the novel she is seeing the world with more mature eyes, gaining compassion and understanding of human flaws and weaknesses.  A connection can be made because this coming-of-age novel is personal and will allow its readers to identify with the characters. With this theme, connection is what it is all about!

https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee/dp/0060935464/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=to+kill+a+mockingbird&qid=1574171239&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE5UVgzUllRTFNTMTkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODY5OTIzVUNCM1BZTlVCUkpYJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2MDA1NjExR1M2NllUUlQ2WDc0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

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Activity 1                  Coming-of-Age Essay   

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Activity 1                  Coming-of-Age Essay   

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Grade: 8th

Students will have read To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee with the theme, “Coming of Age”.  Students will then be instructed to write an essay after participating in class discussion identifying various elements of rites of passage and other Coming of Age processes.

Actvity  Prepare an outline of Scout's Coming-of-Age events in To Kill A Mockingbird.
1. Create a timeline on how Scout's character examples the theme of coming-of-age.  Provide at least 5 examples from the text.  Provide citations in MLA format.

2. Prompt (essay): What events lead to Scout's coming-of-age in Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird?

3 Double-Spaced pages

Introduction

5 citations

Evidence(5) & Connection to text(5)

Conclusion

MLA Works Cited Page

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1.     Cognitive: Students will explain key details in the article regarding how media influences teen culture by annotating the text.

2.    Psychomotor: Students will accurately identify 10 key details, and list them on an annotation sheet.

3.    Affective: Students' willingness to participate in conversations will enhance their understanding of how media influence impacts teen culture.

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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
The heart-warming tale of this coming-of-age novel explores Esperanza's transition from being a spoiled rich Mexican girl to a mature, reflective adult.  The characters are deeply rooted in real-life history revolving around the Mexican Revolution.  After moving to America, Esperanza realizes that the American Dream isn't all about prosperity.  Ryan is extremely passionate about her main character Esperanza and she shows her character coming-of-age in a memorable transition.  Esperanza comes-of-age through acts of working hard; giving to others and not expecting anything in return; speaks out against injustices.  Her transition and growth of her character is one to admire for all ages.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=esperanza+rising&crid=1AWMTMLA5Y7MH&sprefix=esper%2Caps%2C140&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_5

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Coming-of-Age comparison with article.

Grade: 6th

Students are being introduced to the literary theme, “Coming of Age”.  Students will read an article from Time Magazine about the MTV series, “My Super Sweet 16”.  Students will analyze the article and annotate their observations of how media influences teen culture. Students will be able to compare and contrast Esperanza's character in the beginning of the novel to how teens act from the article. Students will be able to further explain Esperanza's growth.
https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/26/arts/television/26swee.html

Students will be expected to:
1. Highlight key facts in article.
2. Circle vocabulary words in article.
3. Write, I wonder statements in article.

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Ages: 7+

What a sassy and naughty little girl Clementine is in this novel!  This humorous, realistic story can relate to any young girl or boy who is going into the 3rd grade.  How far can Clementine push the patience of her teachers?   It's all about figuring things out and stumbling along the way.  Clementine finds herself in trouble a lot at school but she learns lessons through every stumble.  You can see the coming-of-age theme start to shine through Clementine's character as she learns lessons on responsibility, friendships, and  ownership of one's actions.  This is a sweet, easy-to-relate story for young children who are just trying to figure it out!

https://www.amazon.com/Clementine-Book-Sara-Pennypacker/dp/0786838833/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=clementine+book&qid=1574294453&sr=8-2

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A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee

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A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee

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Ages: 8+

You will not be able to put this heart-wrenching, political awakening novel down!  Shayla is a 12 year-old-girl whose character goes from a child to a mature teen in a matter of seconds.  The world around her is not a warm, fuzzy place where all races are equal.  Shayla is one of the few black students in her school.  The character's lens starts to notice what is going on in the news with police brutality of black people and her new understanding of the world around her starts to put a heavy weight on her shoulders.  This new realization around her causes constraints with multiracial groups in her school.  She struggles with keeping her "good" little girl reputation as she starts making decisions based on her feelings.  Shayla's character is exactly what the theme Coming-of-Age is all about.  A middle school girl trying to identify with herself as she is starting to see the world with a different lens.

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Kind-Trouble-Moore-Ram%C3%A9e/dp/0062836684/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+good+kind+of+trouble&qid=1574295317&sr=8-1

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Extraordinary Birds by Sandy Stark-Mcginnis

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Extraordinary Birds by Sandy Stark-Mcginnis

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Ages: 8+

Alert: Tear Jerker!
The main character December is a foster child who wants to become a bird and fly away from her life in the foster care system.  December doesn't trust, she doesn't want to connect to the real world.  Her obsession with birds becomes her refuge of her unstable life.  If she keeps herself isolated she can protect herself  from being hurt by the outside world.  Birds can fly and escape and she wants nothing more.  She has bounced from 10 houses in 12 months. December meets a social worker who connects her with a new foster mom, Eleanor, who starts to help her see what beauty there is in life!  December's character starts to evolve and the shift in her character starts to break away from the fantasy of being a bird and starts to heal from her fractured past.  The great thing about this book for the younger audiences, it is not graphic at all.  It is extremely suitable for young readers.

https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Birds-Sandy-Stark-Mcginnis/dp/1547601000

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Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate Beasly

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Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate Beasly

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Ages: 9+

This novel packs a lot of heavy issues  that are exampled through a young girl named, Gertie.  She lives with her aunt; her mom lives down the road; dad is never home because he's constantly working at the oil rig, and shes trying to survive in 5th grade.  Gertie is resentful towards her mother who shows no interest in her, so she puts the pressure on herself to be the best 5th grader to show her mom what she's missing out on.  Heartbreaking right?!  Pre-teen drama enters the pages as well as Gertie competes for the top spot in 5th grade with another girl but bullying starts to occur that gives Gertie more anxiety.  The cognitive leaps and bounds that Gertie makes throughout the entirety of this novel is proof that children are resilient and can overcome life's misfortunes.  Gertie's character starts off as an angry, spiteful, vengeful young girl and develops into a kind, empathetic, loving girl- coming-of-age couldn't be more apparent than it is through Gertie's journey!

https://www.amazon.com/Gerties-Leap-Greatness-Kate-Beasley/dp/1250143748/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B7H6X3OX7YFJ&keywords=gerties+leap+to+greatness&qid=1574297724&sprefix=gerties+leap+to+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

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Ages: 9+

A very-short and quick read for our young readers.  This novel revolves around the mindset of the main character, Alice.  It revolves around Alice's emotions and the tiny altering events that shape what's going on in our little one's mind!  Alice is taken to her favorite spot in Florida for her birthday every year. but this year half of the vacationers (who she thinks of as family) will not be there for her birthday.  Alice also meets her favorite aunt's boyfriend who has a 6 year old daughter who she's not so sure of.  Through the eyes of a 10 year old, Alice starts to feel lost in a setting where she would always find comfort and joy.  The changes that she is encountering during her vacation is not something Alice was mentally and emotionally prepared for.  Alice just wants a perfect 10th birthday.  You can start to see the change in Alice's character when she starts to realize that she is not going to have the picture perfect birthday she had pictured before life handed her a new card.  Alice starts to search for something more than just a perfect birthday.  A simple story but one that shows the complexity of change in the mind of a little girl.

https://www.amazon.com/Junonia-Kevin-Henkes/dp/0061964190/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=junonia&qid=1574299084&sr=8-1

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I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World  by Malala Yousafzai 

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Ages: 10+

A MUST READ!!!

A memoir about a young Pakistani girl who witnesses the takeover of her country by the Taliban when she was just 10 years old.  Growing up Malala knew peace, then an invasive takeover by the Taliban transformed her peaceful town into a terrorist stomping ground.  The writing in this memoir captures every step of her hardships, fear, loss, terror, hurt, motivation, inspiration, miracles, and hope. A young girl who suffers a gun shot wound at the hands of the Taliban uses her situation to rise and become one of THE most influential symbols for allegiances against violence, against terrorism. This memoir hits straight to the heart of its readers because Malala is a powerful, beautiful soul that rises like a phoenix to showcase her resistance against a powerful tyranny of Taliban members.
If there is any memoir that examples coming-of- age, this one is it!   Students will be able to see through Malala's visual lens to empathize what it was like to be here during a time where hope was lost.
https://www.amazon.com/Am-Malala-Education-Changed-Readers/dp/0316327913/ref=asc_df_0316327913/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312090341742&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7067112685591690250&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005275&hvtargid=pla-431136936210&psc=1

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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

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Ages: 9+

Have you ever had to isolate yourself from the world because they hated you?! They hated you so much that they wanted to kill you.  Well, this non-fiction novel is just that.  A story about a girl, a Jewish girl named Anne Frank who was hiding in a secret annex in an old office building with her family completely shut off from the world.  In 1942 Nazi Germany raided villages and homes tearing families apart to create an Aryan race which did not include Jewish families like Anne's. The novel revisits Anne's diary where the reader becomes aware of her struggles, irritations, passions, and her explicit dreams.  Anne's spirit can be felt through her diary entrees.  This is sad coming-to-age experience but one to be learned from.  Students can further their understand of what it was like for young children like Anne by pairing this book with the article, COURAGE IN DENMARK: RESISTANCE TO THE NAZIS IN WWII by TAMAÑO DE LETRA.
This is powerful one- bring the tissues!

https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Frank-Turtleback-Library-Binding/dp/0881035416/ref=asc_df_0881035416/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021455910&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11130235605007188703&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005275&hvtargid=pla-569705255215&psc=1

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When Marian Sang       by Pam Munoz Ryan Pictures by Brian Selznick

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When Marian Sang       by Pam Munoz Ryan Pictures by Brian Selznick

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Ages: 8+

The combination of Ryan's lyrics and Selznick's pictures brings to life one of the most harmonious and important voices in our history! Growing up during pre Civil Rights Era, Marian knew one thing for certain that she was going to let her singing voice be heard.  As a young girl, her parents encouraged her to use her voice in the church choirs.  When Marian tried to apply to a music school, she was told the school does not take "colored".  Marian was not surprised by the prejudices of the times towards black people but she did wonder why people were so narrow-minded.   Even though Marian was denied several times to prove that her voice was like no other due to her skin color, her character carried on and grew stronger through these challenges.  The woman who emerges at the end of the book is courageous and through her dignity Marian shines all the way to the Lincoln Memorial to perform in front of many audiences.  It is such a beautiful story of a person who defeated the prejudices of the time era and did it with grace and respect!
https://www.amazon.com/When-Marian-Sang-Recital-Anderson/dp/0439269679

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The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

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The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Ages: 13+

This novel can appeal to younger audiences such as 10+.  I have decided to put this for an older audience because of some of the content which can be sensitive for some of the readers. There are violent scenes that take place so parents and young readers should be advised.

She may be little, but she is fierce!

Christopher Paul Curtis is one of my favorite children's book authors. While choosing this book I was going into the reading knowing that there will be difficult topics to discuss. What I did find a spunky, fierce little girl character named, Deza Malone.  She is a daughter of a black man who cannot find work after The Great Depression hit in 1936.  The depression shakes everything out of order in the life of Deza and her family.  She loses her dad, lives in a place called Hoover Town ( town built during the Great Depression by the homeless in the United States), witnesses violent attacks, struggles to maintain proper hygiene, etc.  The stricken life of poverty is shown throughout the entire book, your heart cannot help but to feel terrible for the Malone family.  It is Deza who brings its hope and brightness to the terrible circumstances her family has suffered.  She is the heroine of the story and her character grows so much from beginning to end.  A child whose teeth are rotting out of her mouth, still finds hope in becoming something more than the foul smell that reeks from her mouth.  This story is one-of-a-kind and brings forth the trouble people faced, specifically black people, during The Great Depression.  As an adult reading this book, you see the coming-of-age theme through Deza's experiences and hardships; she never loses hope.  What an eye-opener for the reading audience of this novel.

https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Miss-Malone-Christopher-Curtis/dp/0440422140

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Heartwrenching

Ages: 13+

Your life and can be taken away from you before you even know it's gone. Life is not predictable.  At times, life causes unbearable pain from situations that are completely out of our control.  Mockingbird is a novel that tells about a tragic school shooting event that takes place at Virginia Dare Middle School where two students and one teacher were killed and it’s aftermath. The main character Caitlin, who is 10 years old and has Asperger's Syndrome, lost her brother in the school shooting.  As a reader, you can feel the ripple effect  of devastation that has been cast on the community and Caitlin's family.  The novel depicts the different ways of grief and tragedy are processed through Caitlin who has Asperger's. Her father, who is extremely stricken with grief it disables him from functioning.  This novel reflects the theme coming-of-age through the different characters and how they are trying to overcome grief (father), develop empathy (Caitlin), and show tolerance towards other people (community).  By the end, the reader will see that there is a moment of hope and light from such a tragic, realistic event.  Also, the novel's topics are sensitive and should be discussed with students before reading.
https://www.amazon.com/Mockingbird-Kathryn-Erskine-2010-04-15/dp/B01FIX6LTM/ref=sr_1_2?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8Kmlsf42AUWb_Ci9lofO1WPjLoRQSjEsmgzB7EkcvqxGoFaHhpPorKVs4aAjW_EALw_wcB&hvadid=241928903459&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005192&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6483733278158596753&hvtargid=kwd-26637567694&hydadcr=22567_10346631&keywords=mockingbird+kathryn+erskine&qid=1574357570&sr=8-2

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Ages: 10+

If you are looking for characters that will resonate with your preteen/teen students, look no farther than, Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo.  This story revolves around a young girl who is desperately trying to survive in a cruel world.  She was abandoned by her father who left with no warning to run off with a dental hygienist. Raymie is heartbroken and is tainted by her father's actions.  She fills her head with false hope that her father will return one day if she wins a competition.  Besides the abandonment of her father Raymie is just trying to make sense of it all and it seems that a lot of the adults in this novel are not trustworthy and make bad choices.  Raymie's character brings to light that friendships can heal heartbreak and  having the courage to say "I am better than that". This coming-of-age tackles the hard challenges that some children like Raymie face on a daily basis.  It gives children hope that a character like themselves can defeat the odds that have been handed to them.  The messages are clear and will uplift its readers to say, "I am better than that".

https://www.amazon.com/Raymie-Nightingale-Kate-DiCamillo/dp/0763681172

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Ages: 10+

As a reader, you can just feel the emotions of every single character in this novel.  It's brilliant!  This is real life.  Auggie is real.  The different narratives bring this book to life.  Auggie can be seen in every hallway where some boy or girl hides their face because they look different.  The inner struggles of Auggie, his sister, and others will easily be relatable to many young readers.  Auggie, his parents, and sister all want what is best for Auggie. but it comes with fears- fears that any family would have sending their child to school who has a noticeable facial deformity. The anxiety, lonesomeness, empathy, compassion, courage, and acceptance can be seen through all of the characters and how coming-of-age is transformed by these feelings.  It is a story that brings to life a young boy who just wants to be accepted for who he is and not for what he looks like.  This inspiring story will have all of us taking off our masks and revealing our authentic selves!

https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-R-J-Palacio/dp/0375869026/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wonder&qid=1574390553&sr=8-3

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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

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Ages: 14+

Classical Novel Alert!

This is a complex novel that enters the world of a young teenage boy by the name of Holden Caulfield.  The young readers will be able to identify Holden's resistance of wanting to grow up and become mature.  Holden who has been expelled from school and goes through a series of experiences all reinforcing his sense of alienation in a superficial world where he struggles with the coming of age questions of who am I, where do I belong, and what is my purpose. It is evident that he fears change and his destructive behavior is a result of it.  Holden makes up illusions to make adulthood seem nothing but terrible.  In a dream Holden fantasizes about the catcher in the rye: he imagines childhood as an idyllic field of rye in which children frolic and play.  They have no true responsibility.  He imagines adulthood, for the children of this world, is equivalent to death.  There is so much to say about this book because the themes are so intense and would take many platforms to explain.
The readers might not get a warm-fuzzy feeling at the end of this novel but they will identify with the coming-of-age theme  through the transformation  of thoughts by the main character, Holden Caulfield about adulthood.
https://www.amazon.com/Catcher-Rye-J-D-Salinger/dp/0316769177/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+catcher+in+the+rye&qid=1574380418&s=books&sr=1-1

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Ages: 9+

Poetry at its finest

Josh and Jordan (JB) are brothers who love the game of basketball.  Their lives have revolved around the love of the game and it starts to change when the boys find out about their father's health problems. Jordan (JB) separates himself from his brother and everything that he loves, even basketball.  He is losing his way.  Josh holds strong and continues to play basketball while trying to find ways to emotionally reconnect with his brother.   The verses mix family, basketball, and coming-of-age themes that spark controversial choices made by the brothers during their character growth.  Lessons are learned and the heavy weight of worry shapes the way these two boys go through the theme, coming-of-age.
https://www.amazon.com/Crossover-Kwame-Alexander/dp/0544107713

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The Day You Begin   by Jacqueline Woodson

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The Day You Begin   by Jacqueline Woodson

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Ages: 4+

I challenge you to judge this book by its cover!  You won't be disappointed. This beautiful picture book speaks to all young children who are entering school for the first time. This picture book is for ALL kids because at one time they were nervous or scared of something. The book follows a young girl whose character grows as she makes connections and overcomes her fears. No matter how young a reader is they can all benefit from a book that shows themes of coming-of-age. A simple phrase that can be seen on almost every page, "no one is quite like you" gives the character confidence to grow in an unfamiliar classroom.

https://www.amazon.com/Day-You-Begin-Jacqueline-Woodson/dp/0399246533/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmluH4dgR8IHMzsIkHaqX30RFdWoM308So6F4-0dynZibuwVGa4BTwLkaAj4HEALw_wcB&hvadid=264145904385&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005192&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17350430322499799119&hvtargid=kwd-440910380588&hydadcr=22536_9636733&keywords=the+day+you+begin&qid=1574383171&sr=8-1

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Ages: 14+

“Sixteen years on the streets and you can learn a lot. But all the wrong things, not the things you want to learn. Sixteen years on the streets and you see a lot. But all the wrong sights, not the things you want to see.”
― S.E. Hinton

One of the greatest novels ever written that portrays the theme of coming-of-age in every single turn of the page!  Ponyboy specifically is the prime example of a character that goes through this specific theme.  Ponyboy is stuck between both social classes the greasers and the Socs.  He just wants to be accepted, loved, and understood.  Tragedy and violence lead to confusion and depression, anger, but finally, creativity as Ponyboy tries to capture his friends and his story in words, creating this novel.

https://www.amazon.com/Outsiders-S-Hinton/dp/014240733X

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Ages: 10+

Poetry adds so much emotion to the words on the page.  Its young readers will be able to feel something that they may not be familiar with through the verses of this novel.  Ha' is a Vietnamese refugee who leaves Saigon due to war to come to America for a new life.  The retelling of events by Ha' portrays the theme of coming-of-age as she vividly details the struggles of immigration and assimilating into a new culture. All within a year Ha's character transforms into a completely different child due to the experiences she goes through.  One of her strongest qualities was her ability to dream and because she dreamed so vividly she was able to overcome the hardships she had to face.  This is a great novel for students to analyze the theme of coming-of-age.

https://www.amazon.com/sk=inside+out+and+back+again&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiNnuBRD3ARIsAM8KmlsFGyOOycS24M8rop5v7SN5UoLnJaxP6UwbRzICd2i5W3xO0BhFGfgaApoUEALw_wcB&hvadid=241896449886&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005192&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14296458165245324595&hvtargid=kwd-29127395379&hydadcr=22565_10346486&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_6d29fetjb6_e

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Ages: 8+

This is an eye opener for all young readers who have never read about Syrian refugees that have tried to escape the horrors of a war-torn country.  The main character 14-year-old Nadia is fleeing Syria to go to Turkey to find refuge from war.  While escaping Nadia and her family are torn apart by a bomb and Nadia finds herself alone and displaced.  The terrifying realization that a 14 year old is venturing a war stricken area by herself is devastating.  Nadia finds herself linking with other children and adults who are displaced like her because of war.  There's not time to be a kid.  This coming-of-age novel is about the hard truths that war brings upon its people, specifically children.  Through it all, Nadia's character grows in compassion, strength, courage, and love.  War will not break her.

https://www.amazon.com/sk=Escape+from+Aleppo&ref=nb_sb_noss

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Beasley, K. (2018). Gerties Leap to Greatness. Square Fish.

Curtis, C. P. (2014). The Mighty Miss Malone. New York: Yearling.

Dewey, J. (2012). The catcher in the rye, by J.D. Salinger. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press.

DiCamillo, K. (2018). Raymie nightingale. Waterville, ME: Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company.

Erskine, K. (2010). Mockingbird. Philomel Books .

Frank, A. (1993). Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl. Turtleback Binding edition.

Henkes, K. (2016). Junonia. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Hinton, S. E. (2001). The Outsiders. London, Ont.: Althouse Press.

Lai, T. (2017). Inside out & back again. New York, NY: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Lee, H. (2002). To Kill A Mockingbird. New York: HarperCollins.

Palacio, R. J. (2012). Wonder. Knopf Books for Young Readers.

Pennypacker, S. (2008). Clementine. Hyperion Books for Children.

RAMEE, L. I. S. A. M. O. O. R. E. (2019). A Good Kind Of Trouble. S.l.: BALZER BRAY.

Ryan Pam Muñoz., & Selznick, B. (2013). When Marian sang: the true recital of Marian Anderson: the voice of a century. Columbus, O.H.: Zaner-Bloser.

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