All the books recommended below will help readers see things from another's perspective and help develop empathy. They are all available in Mrs Holly's classroom library for you to use during silent reading time.
This novel provides three different perspectives to the Wonder story. This time, we hear the point of view of bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte - giving an insight into how Auggie has touched their own lives.
Appropriate For Ages: 10+
By RJ Palacio
Appropriate For Ages: 10+
By Deborah Ellis (also a Graphic Novel).
Out of My Mind is a story about protagonist Melody and how she manages fifth grade while living with cerebral palsy.
Appropriate For Ages: 10+
By Sharon M Draper
This book is inspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee fleeing Vietnam immigrating to the US.
Inside Out and Back Again tells the story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing.
Appropriate For Ages: 9+
By Thanhha Lai
Appropriate For Ages: 8+
By Katherine Applegate
GOLDFISH BOY
Goldfish Boy is a story about finding friendship when you're lonely - and hope when all you feel is fear. The protagonist is twelve-year-old Matthew, who is trapped in his bedroom by crippling OCD.
Appropriate For Ages: 10+
By Lisa Thompson
In Blubber, Judy Blume sensitively explores bullying and true friendship.
Appropriate For Ages: 9+
By Judy Blume
An unforgettable story, The Invisible Boy is all about the power of inclusion and kindness.
Appropriate For Ages: 6+
By Trudy Ludwig
The only Chinese American kid at his new school, Jin Wang is bullied, picked on, and ultimately left in loneliness. American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters whose lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist. This story speaks to anyone struggling to find acceptance.
Appropriate For Ages: 11+
By Gene Luen Yang
Appropriate For Ages: 11+
By Lara Williams