Daisy May & Me: Inspiration and positive living
May Family Book Club Pick: The Science of Breakable Things
This month, we're talking about something that only recently has been taken more seriously.
Mental health.
We have the perfect book club pick that focuses on mental health awareness and our relationship with our mental health.
The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller
Natalie is a seventh grade, quarter-Korean girl whose mom is struggling with depression. We'll follow along as Natalie works through an interesting science project, her feelings about what's happening in her family, and the internal battle she faces with how much to share and how to make things okay again.
I read the majority of the book within two days, so that should tell you something!
It's 292 pages and the audiobook is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Reading level is grades 3-7 (ages 8-12). This one can be read to younger kids, but some things may need extra explanation.
This book really is an incredible illustration of mental health and it's perfect fit for a family book club. I think you'll have a pretty amazing discussion with this one.
Julianna Griffin
