What’s Up with My Family? 2.0.1

A must-download for any digital library for students in 4th through 9th grades.” —Digital Storytime

Drama among family members may lead tweens and teens to make unwise decisions, leaving them bewildered and upset. Adapted from Book 3 of the acclaimed Middle School Confidential™ series, What’s Up With My Family?, this application follows Jack, Jen, Chris, Abby, Mateo, and Michelle from the first two apps as they come to terms with the imperfections within their families. The characters face various family challenges, including sibling rivalry, divorce, and managing intense emotions during heated situations.

Written by parenting expert and teen advisor Annie Fox, illustrated by Matt Kindt, and published by Free Spirit Publishing, this graphic novel app immerses readers into the story world. The app empowers readers by offering 8 interactive quizzes that evaluate different responses to improve family situations. With vivid full-color illustrations and immersive audio featuring movie-like sound effects and music, My Family caters to 8- to 14-year-olds, including reluctant readers. The app aims to prompt young users to reconsider their family dynamics positively and underscores that appreciating and collaborating with family members can enhance familial relationships.

REVIEWS

• “…this app series provides relatable stories for youth alongside valuable messages about conflict resolution, emotional expression, and understanding relationship dynamics. Electric Eggplant has set a high standard for showcasing graphic novels in a digital format.” —Carisa Kluver, Digital Storytime
• “Ideal for home or school environments. Spread the word about this beneficial app for assisting tweens, teens, and their families during challenging times! Recommend this app to educators, school counselors, administrators, PTA/PTO groups, and parents of young adolescents.” —Teachers With Apps
• “Families can be wonderfully complex. ‘My Family’ provides insight and validation for youngsters while facilitating discussions with friends, teachers, counselors, and relatives.” —Jackie Bryla, SLPA Founder act - apps consulting and training

FEATURES

• Graphic novel format for effortless reading
• Eight interactive quizzes to test responses in social scenarios
• Swipe or touch page edges for seamless navigation
• Auto-save feature retains your progress in the story
• Info page enables quick access to any of the eight chapters
• 38 pages of narrative plus additional Meet the Cast content
• Two reading modes: full-page view or double-tap for frame-by-frame reading
• Movie-like sound effects and music (enhanced sound in zoomed-in mode)

CONTENT VALUE

• Intriguing family tales addressing common obstacles for tweens and early teens:
• • Rules and Restrictions
  • Gaining Independence
  • Communication Challenges
  • Single Parents
  • Building Relationships with Stepparents
  • Coping with Intense Emotions
  • Sibling Dynamics
  • Conflict Resolution Strategies
• Sensible solutions for teenagers grappling with personal and familial concerns
• Designed for the elusive “tween” age group and tailored for reluctant readers</ < </ i/>