The Banksia Street Stories: Eight Books About Life in C2 - Keen Read

Things don't always go smoothly in Room C2. And that's okay.

Welcome to Banksia Street Specialist School, where eight students are learning that everyone has hard days—and everyone can learn to cope.

Riley gets excited and forgets to use his inside voice. Toby hates when things change. Noah likes things done HIS way. Ari prefers drawing to talking. Ben uses his iPad to speak, and sometimes people forget to wait. Jade worries about reading. Dylan struggles with jealousy. And Zara? Zara keeps everyone on track.

Together, these students navigate the ups and downs of school life. They lose things and find them again. They get frustrated and learn to calm down. They make mistakes and fix them. With support from their teacher Piper and aide Sam, the C2 class discovers that mistakes are okay, feelings are valid, and everyone deserves patience and respect.

Eight stories in this collection:

Game Rules: Rules, honesty, and solving problems together Timer Trouble: Managing transitions and big emotions STEM Choice Chaos: Taking turns, patience, and respectful hands The Sandpit Frog: Fixing mistakes and respecting animals Shopping List Mix-Up: Staying safe and trusting adults Café Corner: Waiting, communicating, and respecting differences Electives Problems: Dealing with jealousy and accepting others' choices Brave Reading: Finding confidence and asking for help

Written for readers who need:

Shorter sentences and clear language (Grade 2-4 reading level) Relatable characters and realistic situations (Grade 5-7 interest level) Authentic representation of AAC users and neurodivergent students Positive behaviour support strategies woven into engaging stories Available in OpenDyslexic font for enhanced accessibility

Perfect for independent reading, classroom read-alouds, social skills groups, and students in specialist or mainstream settings.

Real students. Real challenges. Real solutions. Eight stories, one caring classroom.