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CJ, a young African American boy wanted to return home after church and not join Nana on their weekly volunteer trip at the soup kitchen. But, Nana stuck to their routine and brought CJ along on their bus trip across town. So, on the ride there, CJ became pessimistic and noticed everything that is wrong with the world and questioned Nana about why they are different from other people at each stop. Then, through CJ’s questions, Nana describes the beauty she sees, rather than focusing on the negatives, and encourages CJ to do so as well.  Finally, as they arrive at “the last stop on Market Street” CJ takes Nana’s positive perspective and recognizes familiar faces at the soup kitchen, and realizes he is happy they went.

Theme:

Appreciate the little things in life

There is beauty within everything and everyone

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Characteristics:
1. Curious: Throughout the trip, CJ constantly asks Nana questions about what is happening around them.
Example:
"How come we gotta wait for the bus in all this wet?"
"How come that man can't see?"

2. Insecure: CJ compares himself to everyone he sees around him, and since they have nicer things, he wants to be like them.

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Characteristics:
1. Positive- Every time CJ asks Nana a question she responds with an optimistic response.
Example:
CJ: "Nana, how come we don't got a car?"
Nana: "Boy, what do we need a car for? We got a bus that breathes fire."

2. Respectful: Nana approaches everyone kindly throughout their trip, and reminds CJ to do so as well.
Example:
"Nana gave everyone a great big smile and a "good afternoon." She made sure CJ did the same."

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Matt de la Peña is the Newbery Medal–winning author of Last Stop on Market Street.

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John Newbery Medal- 2016

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Christian Robinson received a Caldecott Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street.

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Caldecott  Honor Medal- 2016

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Christian Robinson received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street.

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Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book-
2016

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Last Stop On Market Street | Words By Matt De La Peña | Pictures By Christian Robinson

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What did CJ and Nana ride to get the Soup Kitchen?

Answer: A bus

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Who did Nana and CJ encounter while on the route to the Soup Kitchen?

Answers:

Mr. Dennis

Man playing the guitar

The blind man

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What caused CJ to not want to go to the Soup Kitchen?

Answer:
None of CJ's friends were going to be there.

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Why do you think CJ was pessimistic about the world around him?

Answer:
CJ was thinking about everything he did not have, rather than focusing on what he did.