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The Invitation (Hardcover)
Stacey May Fowles; Illustrated by Marie Lafrance
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Stacey May Fowles' debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted
story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety - or
invite imagination. One beautiful fall day, Fern opens her mailbox
and finds an envelope. After much worrying about what it could
possibly contain, her friend Fawn encourages her to open it.
Inside, she finds an invitation to a super-special surprise at the
museum - but Fern doesn't like surprises! Luckily, Fawn offers to
come with her to the party. What could possibly happen, he asks.
Along the way, Fern voices her worries: What if they can't make it
in time? What if they don't know anyone there? Fawn playfully
follows his friend's way of thinking, while gently suggesting
twists to her story and a fun new cast of characters - the chipmunk
who could show them a shortcut, the grumpy bear who could clear
their path, the brave dentist who might treat the bear's toothache
- until at last they arrive, and Fern is able to enjoy the
wonderful surprise happening around her. Marie Lafrance's
delightfully dreamy illustrations bring the imagined world of Fern
and Fawn to life in this super-special story about catastrophic
thinking. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common
Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major
events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4
Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest
feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use
illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters,
setting, or events.
Personal stories of surviving after the trauma of sexual assault.
In the era of #MeToo, we've become better at talking about sexual
assault. But sexual assault isn't limited to a single, terrible
moment of violence: it stays with survivors, following them
wherever they go. Through the voices of twelve diverse writers,
Whatever Gets You Through offers a powerful look at the narrative
of sexual assault not covered by the headlines-the weeks, months,
and years of survival and adaptation that people live through in
its aftermath. With a foreword by Jessica Valenti, an extensive
introduction by editors Stacey May Fowles and Jen Sookfong Lee, and
contributions from acclaimed literary voices such as Alicia
Elliott, Elisabeth de Mariaffi, Heather O'Neill, and Juliane Okot
Bitek, the collection explores some of the many different forms
that survival can take. From ice hockey to kink, boxing to
tapestry-making, these striking personal essays address experiences
as varied as the writers who have lived them. With candor and
insight, each writer shares their own unique account of enduring:
the everyday emotional pain and trauma, but also the incredible
resilience and strength that can emerge in the aftermath of sexual
assault. Contributors: Gwen Benaway Juliane Okot Bitek Elly Danica
Amber Dawn Alicia Elliott Karyn Freedman Heather O'Neill Elisabeth
de Mariaffi Lauren McKeon Soraya Palmer Leah Lakshmi
Piepzna-Samarasinha Kai Cheng Thom
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