I read, and enjoyed The Talented Clementine by Sara Pennypacker-- I think that this is a wonderful book to encourage individuality and creativity- it will show students that no matter what they think, they are talented in many ways. I related to the story because I recall being very apprehensive in expressing what I believed were my talents when I was younger, only through maturation and support was I able to "break out of my shell" and start living life to it's fullest!
