Before the Coffee Gets Cold contains potentially triggering themes related to grief and regret. Because of the personal way these themes can be sensitive for some students, it may be helpful to address these topics with the class ahead of reading the book. The teacher should reinforce that the classroom, above all, will remain a place for respectful and understanding discourse. It might also be helpful to have a broad discussion about the inevitability of death, how different cultures handle it, and discuss coping mechanisms for when a loved one passes away.
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