Can empathy be taught? The importance of empathy and its impact are
explored in A Girl Named October. The title character, October, is
ever present as the narrator navigates a life without realizing how even
the smallest memories, interactions, and expressions can impact a very
large, and often imposing, world. Touching the world is no longer an
abstract idea, but a concrete action that reveals how everything we do
affects everyone around us. Lighthearted in its approach, but powerful
in its message, this book tells a story that will spur conversations
with children and adults alike.