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Why This Family Reading List?
The Family Reading List was first developed by Hurricane Voices, their challenge was to track down books and videos that would help mothers with breast cancer address the implication of the disease on family dynamics. Joan Egasti Platt reviewed well over one hundred books, videos, and pamphlets for accuracy and relevance to the target audience: parents coping with breast cancer who want to utilize books to help them help their children. Upon transfer of the list to The Wellness Community, we will be expanding the list to cover books that address all types of cancer.
Since the first edition was published in 2002, the Family Reading List has become part of family support programs in major cancer centers around the nation. The FRL is also found in resource rooms at cancer organizations, is utilized by school teachers and counselors, and by individual patients. We’ve added several outstanding titles, refreshing the 3rd edition of the Family Reading List, which continues to represent what we feel are books and videos of the highest quality.
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Picture Books
Features brightly illustrated works best utilized by reading aloud to your child. Older, independent readers who like to browse picture books will also enjoy reading these books on their own.
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Chapter Books
Intended for children ages 5 through 12 who read well independently, these books are also adaptable for family read-alouds. If you have a teen who dislikes reading, they may do better with this category.
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Young Adult
Targets children ages 10 and up, who can handle longer text, higher level vocabulary and more sophisticated content. You may want to read these titles yourself before recommending them to your family. Fictional works may encompass themes or language you feel is beyond your child.
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Adult Level
Contains books which will give guidance to you and/or your partner in talking with your child, providing support for them, and understanding their reactions. The titles found here are primarily for parents, but in some cases annotations will suggest use by children.
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