Bibliotherapy: dealing with personal situations

When faced with a difficult situation, many parents and teachers look for a book to
help explain, to provide a conversation-starter, or to fill in the gaps in their own
understanding so as to better address the situation at hand. Bibliotherapy is a term for
this strategy, but the name really isn’t important. What matters is that when used
correctly, books can heal. Books can promote understanding, provide context, and
facilitate conversation.

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