Glenbard Parent Series offers parents summer reading ideas

Students have their summer reading and so should parents. The following are some great books to check out at libraries and bookstores. You may meet the authors at this year's Glenbard Parent Series programs, held at Glenbard District 87 high schools, area middle schools and the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center (MAC).

In August, GPS will host Carlotta Walls LaNier, author of "A Mighty Long Walk: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School," at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Glenbard East High School.

September brings Kelly McGonigal, author of The Upside of Stress: Why it's Good for You and How to Get Good At It" and "The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why it Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It." McGonigal will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Glenbard West High School.

In October, Julie Lythcott-Halms, author of "How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success," will appear at noon Oct. 8 at Glenbard South High School.

Returning to GPS is Ken Ginsburg, author of "Raising Kids to Thrive" and "Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings." He will speak at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the College of DuPage.

Laurence Steinberg's "Age of Opportunity: The New Science of Adolescence" is a must read. Steinberg will speak at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at the College of DuPage.

Josh Shipp, author of "The Guide to World Domination" and "Jump Shipp: Turn Your Passion into Your Profession," will speak at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at Glenbard North High School. His program will appeal to students and parents alike.

Students, school staff and parents will enjoy Jonathan Mooney, author of "Learning Outside the Lines" and "The Yellow School Bus." Mooney will speak at 7 p.m. March 3 at Glenbard West High School.

Christine VanDeVelde's book "College Admission: From Application to Acceptance Step by Step" is an invaluable guide to the college admission process. She will speak at 7 p.m. May 5 at Glenbard South High School.

More information on these and other wonderful 2015-16 GPS offerings is available at facebook.com/Glenbardparentseries or by contacting Gilda Ross, Glenbard student and community projects coordinator, at 942-7668 or gilda_ross@glenbard.org