Parent Guide > Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People" by James Bird.
In "Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People," James Bird, a screenwriter, director, and author describes his journey growing up and feeling "different."
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Identity, Loneliness & Isolation, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"What does it mean to feel alone?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "What makes you who you are?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Stories Saved My Life, and That's Why I Write for Young People" about?
- What did you learn about Identity?
- What did you learn about Loneliness & Isolation?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: