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The Things We Hold

By Vanessa Lewis-Porter
Illustrators Illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Lee & Low Books Imprint Lee & Low ISBN

9781643795027

The Things We Hold

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A tender picture book about a young girl navigating housing insecurity--a beautiful reminder to always lead with kindness and empathy.



At first glance, you wouldn't guess that Lilly holds a lot inside. Like her embarrassment when she gets teased for wearing the same clothes to school every day. And her disappointment when her teacher hands out permission slips for a field trip with a fee, which Lilly knows her mama can't afford. And the heaviest secret she holds is that she and her family don't have a home and sometimes sleep in their car.



Winner of Lee & Low's New Voices Award, debut author Vanessa Lewis-Porter brings her experience as an educator to share the challenges some of her students faced in school. Coupled with emotive illustrations by award-winning artist Cornelius Van Wright, The Things We Hold is a gentle reminder to always lead with kindness and empathy because you never know what a person is holding inside.
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Social Emotional Learning (Grades 3-5)

Social Emotional Learning Grades 3-5

Social Emotional Learning (Grades 3-5)

For Grades 3-5

A collection of fiction and nonfiction titles designed to support social emotional learning for upper elementary readers. These books explore more mature SEL topics such as self-esteem, relationships, responsibility, empathy, and resilience, sparking thoughtful discussion and reflection. Ideal for classroom and library collections, these titles support positive growth and social awareness for older readers.

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Social Emotional Learning, Character Development, Discussion Starters, Independent Reading

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