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This book contains an annotated bibliography of more than 300 books recommended for gifted students, as well as some good advice about the importance of reading and how to encourage it in children and adolescents. Because gifted students often intensely identify with characters in books, it is important for them to read well-written books with complex characters and plots. When the characters in the books face some of the same issues and concerns that the gifted reader is facing, the child gains new insights into his or her own problems or worries, as well as potential ways of handling them. In this way, good books can provide bridges to new insights, better communication of feelings and values, and more thoughtful decision making. Well-selected books also can help gifted children learn new social and emotional skills, while at the same time fostering intellectual and creative development.

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So much more than a what to read list, this book explains emotional and intellectual needs of both young and older readers, shows how to organize book discussions, and offers hundreds of ideas for using books to address issues of identity, difference, growth, and intellectual passions.</p> Lisa Rivero, M.A. Author of Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families</p> Halsted describes how books can be used to meet both the emotional and intellectual needs of high-ability youngsters. Her extensive selection of books is well thought out and practical.</p> Jim Delisle, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University</p> Halsted's eloquent and thoughtful discussion is reassuring to educators, counselors, and parents who want to use high quality literature to guide gifted students...a major contribution.</p> Thomas P. Hebert, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia</p> A must-have for teachers, librarians, and parents.... Although I already have copies of all the older editions, I will de&#64257;nitely add this most recent edition to my collection.</p> Susannah Richards, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University</p>

So much more than a what to read list, this book explains emotional and intellectual needs of both young and older readers, shows how to organize book discussions, and offers hundreds of ideas for using books to address issues of identity, difference, growth, and intellectual passions. Lisa Rivero, M.A. Author of Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families Halsted describes how books can be used to meet both the emotional and intellectual needs of high-ability youngsters. Her extensive selection of books is well thought out and practical. Jim Delisle, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University Halsted's eloquent and thoughtful discussion is reassuring to educators, counselors, and parents who want to use high quality literature to guide gifted students...a major contribution. Thomas P. Hebert, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia A must-have for teachers, librarians, and parents.... Although I already have copies of all the older editions, I will de&#64257;nitely add this most recent edition to my collection. Susannah Richards, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University

So much more than a what to read list, this book explains emotional and intellectual needs of both young and older readers, shows how to organize book discussions, and offers hundreds of ideas for using books to address issues of identity, difference, growth, and intellectual passions. Lisa Rivero, M.A. Author of Creative Home Schooling: A Resource Guide for Smart Families Halsted describes how books can be used to meet both the emotional and intellectual needs of high-ability youngsters. Her extensive selection of books is well thought out and practical. Jim Delisle, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Education (Retired), Kent State University Halsted's eloquent and thoughtful discussion is reassuring to educators, counselors, and parents who want to use high quality literature to guide gifted students...a major contribution. Thomas P. Hebert, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia A must-have for teachers, librarians, and parents.... Although I already have copies of all the older editions, I will definitely add this most recent edition to my collection. Susannah Richards, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Eastern Connecticut State University

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Halsted's free time has focused on books and libraries. Her work as co-chair of a grass-roots group, Citizens for Libraries, resulted in a new district library, which in 1998 replaced the Carnegie library building that had served Traverse City since 1903. In retirement, she enjoys having more time for reading and music, as well as enjoying northern Michigan outdoors in all seasons, and most of all, her family-which now includes four grandchildren who keep alive her interest in children's books.

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