Brinton Culp

Reader. Writer. Mother. Teacher. Maestra. Dreamer. Believer. Chocolate Lover.

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Top Picks in Children’s Books About Mental Health – See our *new list* for Spring 2026 that features 12 book picks from the Children’s Book Council; CCBC; Mental Health America; Child Mind Institute. All titles get top marks from sites like Kirkus, Booklist. More: https://t.co/1pDr61Uc5u

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Children’s Books about ADHD - Two books about navigating ADHD are on our *new list of 12 kids’ mental health books*. “All You Can Be With ADHD” and “Absolutely Everything” are recommended by Child Mind Institute and have won top reviews. See: https://t.co/0dMjTGAsjx

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Effects of #PTSD on a family - "AWOL", a graphic novel by Marla Lesage, recommended by children's book specialists as a youth mental health-themed book for parents and children to read and discuss together. See Menderist's full Spring 2025 list at:
https://t.co/1GKLgy1gRW

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Thinking about those books you want to read? *April 25 is Indie Bookstore Day* in Canada and the U.S., so why not support the independent bookstore nearest you? To find American locations, see https://t.co/qAyIC6PJK5. And in Canada, check out https://t.co/HyW3elXn30

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Encouraging Middle School Kids to Get Involved - Modern challenges might discourage kids from working towards change. But, suggests Author Kern Carter, a parent’s simple question can reveal what their child values the most. (See below.) And, with adult guidance, children can find ways to take action, learning resilience and persistence along the way. https://t.co/V0A5B6lZS0

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Books for Parents & Children to Read Together: 10 books with mental health themes, recommended by children's book specialists. Menderist's new list for Winter 2025/2026. Highlights *well-reviewed books, published in the past year*. See below: https://t.co/GFzC6vTKIJ

[Sylvia Liu @artsylliu]

STEALING THE SCORE is out today! I had so much fun writing this World Cup-themed soccer mystery; can’t wait to share it!

⚽️ buy a signed copy: https://t.co/enOjpIfD99

[KIDLIT411 @KIDLIT411]

It's February so we have a new website banner design by Mark Holly and an Illustrator Spotlight: https://t.co/COovntdkeh

Check out his art and enter to win a copy of his book, PEPPER THE PARROTFISH written by Stephanie Enser.

[Brinton Culp @Brinton_Culp]

Lovely walk. Now time to get cozy (before the 2nd round of shoveling.)

[Jaime Formato @jaimeformato]

Calling all 5-13 year old writers photographers, artists, and Mystery Gang members ~ @litkidsmagazine is open to submissions for the month of January.

The theme: Mystery! 🔍

Details: https://t.co/nMTe5SeplO

#writingcommunity #kidlit #amwriting

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Concern About Teen Readers - Many articles address the challenges of getting teens to read more. Here’s an encouraging story and example, shared by behaviour therapist @Abbie_W_James, about teen readers at the public library where she works. (See link below.) James draws parallels between young readers and recent good news about monarch butterfly populations. https://t.co/MMdnJ6Vs5J

[Brinton Culp @Brinton_Culp]

@Menderist They all said they had a great time, though some said it would’ve been even better if their feet were warm 😁

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What Trees Can Teach Us About Hope - Educator Brinton Culp writes about some extraordinary trees in her local woods, and considers the hopeful messages they give. #thicktrunktuesday #trailtuesday #trees https://t.co/JTxklcL5lS

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Feeling Hopeful for 2026? - Authors, librarians & teachers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short pieces include positive signs in teen readers – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and hope during illness. See https://t.co/32bUUvZYqn

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Children’s Book About Living with Anxiety - For parents or caregivers of 9-12 year olds struggling with anxiety, Gabrielle Prendergast's 2025 novel, "The Anxious Exile of Sara Salt," is recommended. See Menderist's list, below, of 10 recommended mental health-themed books: @GabrielleSaraP https://t.co/6YAtsZ2HJY

[Brinton Culp @Brinton_Culp]

Tree-window perspective. Read more about cool trees and other stories of hope in the https://t.co/xZIOd5HXMT Growing Hope edition from @Menderist

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#chickens coming to brighten your day from 8th graders’ 2-minute drawing

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@JThomasABC @Menderist Spot on

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Another cool tree spotted at the Sierra Club-Lancaster Group’s Polar Bear 5K. For more great trees and other stories of hope, check out https://t.co/xZIOd5IvCr from @Menderist Growing Hope #trees #hope

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More Hope in 2026 - Nine writers share how they increased their sense of hope. Short personal essays about strength from nature – reducing doom scrolling – inspiring children to make change – and retaining hope during illness. See https://t.co/wJgcLnOAGR