"-Not every novel can be everything at once, but it can be many things. Novels dealing with mental health issues can show the power of friendship, the need for support systems and helpful, understanding adults, the positive impact of therapy and medication, and the dismantling of secrets and silence when someone asks for help. These novels have the power to shift perspectives by showing readers that greater self-awareness and healing are possible.
There are young people who face these issues and there are young people who need to witness the reality of these issues so they can open doors of understanding. Our books can unlock those doors.
"
Rocky Callen on writing responsibly about mental health and suicide in children’s fiction
(Source: diversebooks.org)
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