Sensitive Subjects

Vashti Harrison traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal.

Describes a variety of body characteristics in a positive way

Illness and death of a brother

Loss of a pet

Separation from family, poverty, and dealing with feelings of disappointment

Best friend is moving away.

Wearing glasses

Moving to a new country, sense of belonging

Breaking a habit. Trying to get Owen to give up his blanket before he goes to school.

Siblings and anger

Fear of the dark

Feeling down or sad

Emotions and feelings

Anger

Trying new things

Fears - Imagination

Recognizing and learning to deal with different emotions.

Waiting

Fear

Advice on how to cope with a variety of social situations.

Friendship - Manners

Individual differences in children

Family life in animals- same-sex parents

Family life - two mothers and a toddler. Lesbian parents.

Winner for middle grade category