The New Corner Store: A Must-Read for Single Parents and Teens

Teens and Social Media: The New Corner Store (single parent, teen drama, teen health, teen dating, parenting skills, teen games, good parent)

by Carl Ostling

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	865 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	33 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The New Corner Store is a powerful and moving novel that explores the challenges and triumphs of single parenting and teenage life. Through its relatable characters and realistic portrayal of the issues facing these groups, the book offers a valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of young people.

The story centers around Anya, a single mother struggling to make ends meet and raise her two teenage children. Anya works long hours at the local corner store, often leaving her children home alone. As a result, her daughter, Maria, has become withdrawn and rebellious, while her son, Miguel, has fallen in with a bad crowd.

One day, Anya meets Carlos, a kind and supportive man who helps her to see that she is not alone. Together, they work to create a better life for Anya and her children. However, their journey is not without its challenges. Maria continues to struggle with her emotions, and Miguel faces the consequences of his actions.

The New Corner Store is a well-written and emotionally resonant novel that will stay with readers long after they finish it. The characters are complex and relatable, and the story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. This book is a must-read for single parents and teens, as well as anyone who cares about the well-being of young people.

About the Author

The New Corner Store was written by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Woodson is known for her honest and insightful writing about the lives of young people. Her other works include the National Book Award-winning novel Brown Girl Dreaming and the Newbery Award-winning novel After Tupac and D Foster.

Discussion Questions

1. What are the challenges that Anya faces as a single parent?
2. How does Maria cope with her mother's absence?
3. What are the consequences of Miguel's actions?
4. How does Carlos help Anya and her children?
5. What is the message of The New Corner Store?

Reviews

"The New Corner Store is a powerful and moving novel that explores the challenges and triumphs of single parenting and teenage life. Through its relatable characters and realistic portrayal of the issues facing these groups, the book offers a valuable resource for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the well-being of young people." - Kirkus Reviews

"Jacqueline Woodson has written another masterpiece. The New Corner Store is a must-read for single parents and teens, as well as anyone who cares about the well-being of young people." - Publishers Weekly

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Teens and Social Media: The New Corner Store (single parent, teen drama, teen health, teen dating, parenting skills, teen games, good parent)

by Carl Ostling

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	865 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	33 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE