A Scent of Home

Description

The Hi-Lo books for students aged 13+ offer a powerful opportunity to open conversations, challenge bias and prejudice, foster a sense of community, and build resilience. They are set in an inner city school and explore the experiences of students going through difficult times. The books are printed on off-white paper with dyslexia-friendly features and incorporate an easy-to-read font, text separated into bite-sized chunks, and carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing. While the characters and storylines are instantly appealing, the language and sentence structure are intentionally written to support students reading behind their chronological age.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 10 January 2024
Publisher: Badger Publishing

This captivating and thought-provoking series presents a remarkable opportunity to initiate conversations, address biases and prejudices, foster a sense of belonging, and cultivate resilience. These captivating titles serve as mirrors, reflecting the readers’ own experiences, providing a sense of validation and understanding. Additionally, they function as windows, offering students a glimpse into diverse lives, broadening their perspectives. Set within the confines of an inner-city school, each book delves into the challenges faced by a student navigating a difficult period. These books skillfully navigate the reader through adversity, providing guidance on accessing or offering support. Despite the potential for emotional impact, the subjects addressed are handled with expertise and sensitivity. The titles in this series of Hi-Lo books for students aged 13 and above include reading levels suitable for ages 9-10, employing a range of dyslexia-friendly features to support struggling readers. Windows and Mirrors are printed on off-white paper, featuring a user-friendly font and text divided into manageable chunks, along with carefully considered letter and paragraph spacing to minimize visual strain. While these books captivate with their appealing characters and captivating storylines, the language and sentence structure are deliberately crafted to accommodate students who are reading below their chronological age, ensuring their success in reading them.

ISBN-13: 9781788378246