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"Getting my library card was like citizenship; it was like American citizenship."
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Character Education Booklists
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CRRL Librarians have hand-picked books to accompany character education curriculum.
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Cooperation
Learning to work together toward a common goal is a life-long endeavor. Start with these books.
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Courage
Our everyday heroes model what true courage is. Introduce kids to them through these books.
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Dependability
Being there when others need you is vital to building strong relationships. These books explore the virtue of being dependable.
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Fairness
Justice is not just meted out in the high courts, but in a thousand everyday situations. Help kids make fair and equitable decisions by exploring these books.
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Forgiveness
One of the hardest - and most powerful - skills to master is being able to respond, "It's OK. I forgive you" to an apology.
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Patience
Taking it easy even when things are going fast is a valuable life skill.
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Respect
Teachers, parents, friends, oneself - all must be treated with respect. Explore issues of respect through these books.
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