I thought it might be nice to help myself prepare for tonight's #TitleTalk book chat by posting something about books where characters show grit or resilience.
I should begin by pointing out that this connects nicely with discussions about mindsets and the resilience that students/people need to be successful when they show the growth mindset. I think it's also important to think about grit and learning in general. Too many kids give up when they make mistakes, instead of adjusting and learning (and growing).
So, this is important. Just as some of us have discussed how wide reading helps readers develop empathy, an incredibly valuable result, we also need to think about how reading can help us develop grit.
Books where characters show grit?
My kids were just watching Harry Potter tonight. I think he shows remarkable grit, especially in the last book/last two movies.
What about Frodo Baggins? That's a great example. And Sam, of course.
But also Speak and Melinda. She kind of learns grit, doesn't she?
There are a lot of books about bullying that include characters who show resilience/grit. I'm a big fan of Wonder, as well as Stargirl (there's a great example of resilience!), Ship Breaker and Drowned Cities (both are great), Cinder (and the sequel, Scarlet), just about anything by Jordan Sonnenblick, and lots more.
That's all I have time for - the chat is starting. I'll try to come back and update this when everyone reminds me of the 97 other titles I forgot.
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