My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Vol. 1: Parents' Day (1)
#1 in My Hero Academia Light Novels Series
What’s inside...
The U.A. High School Hero Course teaches young hopefuls everything they need to become heroes. Between killer events like the Sports Festival and internships, there's even Parents' Day! That's when all the kids get the chance to show their parents what they're made of!
Character compass
Izuku Midoriya
Shoto Todoroki
Tenya Iida
Katsuki Bakugo
Mitsuki Bakugo
Inko Midoriya
Ochaco Uraraka
Shota Aizawa
All Might
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make someone a hero in 'My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Vol. 1: Parents' Day'? How can you apply these qualities in your daily life?
How do the different characters' relationships with their parents affect their actions and motivations? Can you relate to any of these relationships?
The story explores various heroes and their unique powers. Which character’s abilities do you find most interesting and why?
Parents' Day is a significant event in this book. What do you think the parents learned about their children? What did the children learn about their parents?
If you were to participate in a Parents' Day event at your school, what activities would you like to do? How would you introduce your family?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before discussing the book, read it together or ensure both you and your child have read it separately. This shared experience forms a common ground for discussion.
Use open-ended questions that start with 'why' and 'how' to encourage your child to think deeply about the story and its characters.
Relate the story's themes to your child’s experiences, such as discussing how teamwork and collaboration play roles both in the book and at school or home.
Express genuine interest in your child's responses. Listen actively and validate their feelings, which will encourage them to share more openly.
After discussing the book’s themes and characters, engage in a creative activity like drawing your child’s favorite scene or writing a short letter to a character from the book discussing their choices.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: The narrative shows characters collaborating during Parents' Day events, emphasizing how working together leads to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each individual's contribution.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The book highlights the unique abilities of each character, teaching that diversity in skills and backgrounds strengthens a group.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the differences in their peers and learn to interact with a wide array of personalities and cultures.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters are tasked with roles during the preparation and execution of the School's Parents' Day, showcasing the importance of fulfilling duties diligently.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this behavior by taking charge of their tasks, be it homework or chores, thereby cultivating a sense of responsibility.
Example Lesson: Overcoming challenges
Explanation: The students encounter and overcome various obstacles during the events, illustrating resilience and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to face their own challenges, whether academic or personal, with a positive attitude and perseverance.