NEW-Ugly Me

by J.E. Stamper

83 pages, Paperback

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every public school teacher/worker needs to read this! 💔

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate the messages this book offers, especially showing the home-life perspective and thoughts of a 7th rgade girl who has it rough.

The writing style was a bit rough to get used to and the pacing was odd. The story takes place of the course of one day, her first day of 7th grade. SO many negative things happened to her that it felt unrealistic. Maybe over the course of a week, but all in one day, that kind of bad luck just doesn't happen. It drew me out a bit.

I want to see more with her thoughts on academics, given the situation she is in, or the perspectives teachers have. Anything going on with CPS that she would go through?

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A co-worker wanted to read this book, and I didn't really know anything about it. When I saw how thin it was, I wasn't sure what to expect. It touched my heart and made me so sad. If you teach in a Title I school, this book will make you think about how some of your students live behind the scenes. I have to see how it turns out for Randi; I have already ordered the other books in the series.

[Michelle Brousek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every person working in education should read this book. It is realistic and takes you through living in a middle schoolers mind. It's a sad but realistic view on many situations for kids struggling through home and school life.

[Mackenzie Wentzell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and easy read. If you are an educator (or not) this book is for you - offers a look into the challenges and circumstances that many students face. Looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

[Kerri Blessing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad but true-to-life story of many students.

[Shelly Raisner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good. As an Autistic Support teacher I see similar things in my classroom and other classrooms. I will have to read the other books.

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short read and sad

[Jacqueline Allman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would be a great read for all those involved in working with children!

[Nicole Shafer · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was invested almost immediately. This seems like a great book to teach young people empathy in a time when we as a society seem to need it more than ever.

[Amber Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book for educators and just anyone in general.

[Crystal Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every teacher should read this book!! It is a very quick and easy read.

[Dennis Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for anyone that deal with youth. Church leaders, school administrators and teacher, police…everyone!

[Joy Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eye opening for those who work with children. Many of them go through struggles like this girl that we can only imagine.