Huron City Schools

Books:  I have had parents ask about reading materials regarding a variety of topics; therefore, I have started a list of books which I have read.  As with all written works, there will be portions with which the reader will agree and/or disagree.  It is an individual choice as to what one accepts and rejects from these materials.  Please note that I am not making specific recommendations but am simply sharing a list of materials.

Triumph Over Tragedy by Bobby Petrocelli and Chris Frederick.  Copyright: 1995 by WRS Publishing   ISBN: 1-56796-067-7

Bobby Petrocelli is a motivational speaker who spoke at Huron High School approximately 8-9 years ago.  "His story is one of personal triumph and hope following a devastating tragedy."(Quoted from the book cover) His story touches on a variety of issues such as:  adversity, grief, forgiveness, emotional rebuilding, finding the positives in any situation, and the value and importance of family and friends.

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The library at McCormick has a new series of books printed by Scholastic.  These books are easy to read and might be used to spark discussion with your child(ren).  If you are interested in reading any of them, ask your son or daughter to check them out of the library. 

The name of the series is Choices and the individual titles are listed below:

Out of control - How to handle anger--yours and everyone else's

Sisters and brothers - The ultimate guide to understanding your siblings and yourself

Facing competition - Can you play by the rules and stay in the game?

True confessions - Real stories about drinking and drugs

Surviving divorce - Teens talk about what hurts and what helps

Your space - Dealing with friends and peers

I did it without thinking - True stories about impulsive decisions that changed lives

Beating depression - Teens find light at the end of the tunnel

Smart money - How to manage your cash

Bouncing back - Dealing with the stuff life throws at your

The skin you're in - Staying healthy inside and out

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TEEN EmPOWER - Compiled by Eric Chester  Copyright: 1997 by Patterson Printing ISBN:  0-9651447-2-0 

Through personal stories, humorous anecdotes and analogies, and straight-from-the-heart advice this book provides everyone who loves and leads teenagers with strategies to guide them.

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