Tag Archives: empathy
Book of the Week
Tiger Daughter is the story of growing up in Australia as a first-generation migrant child, told from the point of view of a Chinese/Australian girl. It was written by OwnVoices author Rebecca Lim, whose aim was to build empathy in
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Book of the Week
What is a Refugee? by Elise Gravel is a picture book that explores the refugee experience in simple terms for younger readers. As such, it is an excellent introduction for readers of all ages to gain an understanding of the
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Book of the Week
Sensitive by Allayne Webster follows the journey into adolescence of SJ who suffers from severe chronic eczema and allergies that are at times life-threatening. Based on the author’s own childhood and adult experiences with these conditions, it is an important
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The Bogan Mondrian
The Bogan Mondrian by Steven Herrick is a powerful YA novel about grief, domestic violence and making sense of the world by one of our favourite authors. Dealing with big issues in a sensitive and nuanced way, this is recommended
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YA Book of the Week
Living on Hope Street, by Turkish-Australian author Demet Divaroren, is a portrait of contemporary Australian urban life. Everyone living on Hope Street in a multicultural Australia has a story, and their diversity is portrayed as a strength, not a threat.
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