Social emotional needs are at an all time high during these tumultuous times. In the past, needs were present, but they are clearly more evident during this pandemic. My students are a promise and are in desperate need of more social emotional resources to aid in the discovery of themselves. They need these strong literacy examples to not only fill gaps in their learning but to inspire hope and perseverance in today’s times. My students are the future and would benefit greatly from these chosen materials which will lay a firm foundation to be productive...read more members of society as well as establish a strong love of learning.read less