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A thoroughly revised edition of the classic resource for understanding gender differences in the classroom

In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian has revised and updated his groundbreaking book that clearly demonstrated how the distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents…

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1 author picked Boys and Girls Learn Differently! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’m recommending this book because it completely transformed the way I think about education. As I read, I kept having “aha” moments—finally, someone was explaining why so many boys struggle in traditional classrooms! Gurian’s breakdown of brain differences between boys and girls helped me see why a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching fails so many kids, especially boys.  

What I love most about this book is that it’s not just theory—it’s packed with actionable strategies for parents and educators. I found myself inspired by the idea that simple changes in teaching methods could unlock a boy’s potential rather than leaving him…

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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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