[LM_NET] Target: Picture book or Novel suggestions

[Ruth Murray <murrayr@WLWV.K12.OR.US>]

Hello friends-
My middle school staff has been studying the writings of Carol Dweck, especially 
Mindset-The New Psychology of Success. If you haven't read it, I suggest it 
strongly. It is eye opening for educators. Anyway, we would like to work with a 
group of students to encourage more creative thinking towards achievement. We are 
looking for some books to use as examples. The books should portray a character who 
rises to achieve a level above he/she thought wasn't possible until they really 
tried. I thought of Sahara Special for example. I would love to hear some of your 
good ideas. Thanks- Ruth

Ruth Murray
Teacher Librarian
Athey Creek Middle School
2900 SW Borland Rd.
West Linn, Oregon 97068
503 673 7442
murrayr@wlwv.k12.or.us
"The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all
the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison

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