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The Real Kids, Real Stories series from Free Spirit Publishing focuses on short, stand-alone stories of courageous and impactful young people from around the world. The tales in each book will inspire young readers and show the importance of the core character traits covered (courage, learning from mistakes, persistence, creativity). Teachers and parents can use this Leader Guide to supplement the stories with discussion questions, writing prompts and individual and group activities. This Leader Guide supplements the following titles in the Real Kids, Real Stories series:



This resource is provided courtesy of Free Spirit Publishing, the leading publisher of positive, practical and pro-kid classroom materials for social-emotional learning, character education, gifted and talented learners, and special education.

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Real Kids Real Stories Real Change
Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change
By Garth Sundem

Inspire kids and teens to personal, community, and social action with this book of thirty true stories of young people overcoming adversity to achieve great things and make a difference around the world. Compelling, funny, inspiring, and poignant, the book features kids and teens who used their heads, their hearts, their character, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do amazing things. You’ll find examples of kids volunteering, kids making a difference, and young people initiating community and social action to change their world.

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