Daily readings for all young people who want to know themselves better, be more creative, and feel better about themselves.

About the Author

Pamela Espeland has authored, coauthored, or edited over 200 books for Free Spirit Publishing on a variety of subjects. Pamela graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and currently lives in Minneapolis. Rosemary Wallner is an editor who specializes in books for children and teens.

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From Publishers Weekly

A warmhearted introduction to philosophy that blends Eastern and Western intellectual traditions with specific exercises to enhance the reader’s ability to think philosophically for herself. Over the course of 10 topics ranging from Simplicity to Joy, and with a decided emphasis on self-improvement, McCarty (Little Big Minds) discusses a wide variety of philosophers, ranging from such canonical figures as Plato and Sartre to those—like Charlotte Joko-Beck—who sit closer to the New Age end of the spectrum. Throughout, the author emphasizes the ability of active reflection to improve lives, by promoting open-mindedness, the awareness of cultural diversity, social understanding and the ability to recognize priorities. Though the book contains little that is not already common currency among self-help manuals, its focus on philosophizing as a group activity and on the everyday practice of thinking, supplemented by each chapter’s collection of exer (more…)

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This book describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions that form the fabric of life in our best classrooms and schools. It focuses on the specific things that great teachers do … that others do not. It answers these essential questions: – Is it high expectations for students that matter? – How do great teachers respond when students misbehave? – Do great teachers filter differently than their peers? – How do the best teachers approach standardized testing?

About the Author

One of the nationÂ’s leading authorities on motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd Whitaker is a former middle and high school teacher and principal, now a professor at Indiana State University.

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