


Book: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult
Reviewer: Dr. Molly Abel Travis, Associate Dean, Newcomb-Tulane College | Associate Professor of English
By Any Other Name follows the story of Esme and her father, a single dad navigating life after the death of Esme’s mother. When Esme starts school, she struggles with fitting in and understanding her identity amid cultural and family complexities. The novel explores themes of belonging, self-discovery, and the bonds between parents and children as Esme and her father learn to face life’s challenges together.

Stressed? If you're feeling it, chances are your child is feeling it too. You know the signs; when your mind starts racing and your heartbeat starts racing, your tendency is to get louder and faster. But what you and your body and your child need is for things to slow down and start making sense.
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