August means a new school year is on the horizon. This means crisp new sheets of paper, freshly sharpened pencils, and brand-new school uniforms. This also means getting to know your teachers and making new friends! If any of these things make you nervous, don’t fret, here are books to help ease those back to school blues!
For kids looking to ease those first day jitters:
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
How to Get Your Teacher Ready by Jean Reagan
We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
So Big by Mike Wohnoutka
Mermaid School by Joanne Stewart
For teens looking to get through the real challenges of middle and high school:
I Funny by James Patterson
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Locker Hero by Rachel Renee Russell
You Asked for Perfect by Laura Silverman
Call it What You Want by Brigid Kemmerer
The Game Can’t Love You Back by Karole Cozzo
So, while you’re walking down the halls looking for your next class and hearing lockers slam, remember that if you’re interested, there's some great material to help guide you through the rest of the year, so come check them out now! Happy school year!