Odd One Out

Funded Oct 11, 2018

My students and I are extremely grateful for the copies of "Odd One Out". Not only was I afforded the opportunity to provide a copy of the book for the ENTIRE 8th grade cohort, but I was also able to provide copies of the book for the alumni who met Nic Stone at her event at the Free Library last year. Many of my students are exploring their sexuality and haven't had the courage to read a book that truly addresses the many emotions they are experiencing at this pivotal time in their lives. The protagonists in the story are relatable, interesting, and incredibly easy to adore. This book received rave reviews and accolades from my reluctant readers. What a blessing this book was to my classroom library.

Students spent endless hours responding to parts of the story within their readers' notebook, taking time to comprehend the layers of the book and actually finished the text. Students and staff alike were engaged in conversation about their feelings about the ending of the story, their favorite characters, and inquired heavily about when Nic Stone planned to come out with her new book. An English teacher's dream is to have students desire to read more books!

As a result of this gracious gift, my students were able to embrace this idea of Global Citizenship. This book allowed a chance for my classes to read about a different point of view and accept it with little judgment. I am forever grateful for this chance to broaden my student's horizons. We all grew as a result of this opportunity to read someone else's truth. Thank you for the chance to push my own thinking in addition to my students'.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Kamson