What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character [Paperback]

Barbara A. Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Grade Level: 6 and up

Young people need guidance from caring adults to build strong, positive character traits—but they can also build their own. This book by the best-selling author of The Kid’s Guide to Social Action invites children and teens to explore and practice honesty, kindness, empathy, integrity, tolerance, patience, respect, and more.

Quotations and background information set the stage. Dilemmas challenge readers to think about, discuss, and debate positive traits. Activities invite them to explore what they stand for at school, at home, and in their communities. True stories profile real kids who exemplify positive traits; resources point the way toward character-building books, organizations, programs, and Web sites.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

This book, a compendium of ideas, activities, and resources, helps young people explore who they are and develop positive traits such as caring, good citizenship, empathy, respect, peacefulness, and responsibility. Teachers, counselors, and parents will want to know about this book, as kids are not likely to pick it up on their own.
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Review

“A marvelous approach to character development.... Readers will gain insight into who they are and who they hope to be.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

“Books for the Teen Age,” New York Public Library

 “Read, America!" Selection

Parent Council® Selection

Parent Council® Selection

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; 1 edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575420295
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420295
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,411 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > School & Education

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Do You Stand For?, April 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character (Paperback)

This is an exceptionally well written book. The author explains ethics in such a way that children can truly grasp the meaning. Each section contains a story about character in action, character dilmmas, activities, and additional resources on the topic. I highly recommend this to all parents.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What every kid (adult) should read, January 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character (Paperback)

What a well organized, motivational book on defining a person's character. Feeling like courage, friendship, integrity, empathy, caring, etc... For each term the author gives an story-like example and defines the meaning of the feeling, then gives examples and role playing questions of how to respond to ethical questions. A GREAT tool for parents and children. Plus websites and additional resources to understand terms. A wonderful book for parents to make sure their children have the character and responsivness to handle the world's problems. :>) GREAT BOOK! KUDDOS to the Author! I also recommend the American Girl Books as well.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was awesome!!!, May 31, 2002

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Bernadette Lenardo (Ferndale, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character (Paperback)

This book is by far one of my favorites. A very encouraging book looking at your positive traits. A great way to improve your self-esteem and help others. This book is jam-packed with great things that are good for the soul. I highly recommend this book to everyone; even grown-ups. It is also a great book because it also tells you websites or books you can check into to gain more knowlege about a certain topic. I totally enjoyed this book, and it has helped me a lot!