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Written by Jacqueline Woodson (08/28/2014)

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John Newbery Medal Award nominee (2015), Coretta Scott King Award Winner (2015)

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Sequoyah Book Award (2015)

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Written and illustrated by Dan Santat (04/08/2014)

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

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Caldecott Medal (2015)

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Written and illustrated by Hena Khan (03/09/21)

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Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2022)

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Written by Kathrine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (01/17/2012)

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John Newbery Medal Award (2013)

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Written and illustrated by Josh Schneider (05/02/2011)

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Geisel Award (2012)

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Written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre (09/17/2019)

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American Indian Youth Literature Award (2020)

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Written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Weshoyot Alvitre (09/17/2019)

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Awards Won: American Indian Youth Literature Award (2020)

Grades: Prk-3rd

Lexile: 480L

Read Aloud: At the Mountain's Base - Read Aloud with Author Traci Sorell | Brightly Storytime Together - YouTube

Standards:
-1.2.5 Describe community customs and traditions as basic elements of culture.
-2.2.3 The student will examine the lives of notable Americans who expanded peoples’ rights and freedoms through our history.

Teaching Resources:
Cherokee Traditions: Fingerweaving - YouTube

Soldier Surprises Sister While Teaching In Her First-Grade Classroom - YouTube

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Written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh (05/01/2011)

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Pura Belpre (2012)

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Written by Jacqueline Woodson (08/28/2014)

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Awards Won: John Newbery Medal Award nominee (2015), Coretta Scott King Award Winner (2015)

Grades: 6-8th

Lexile: 990L

Read Aloud: Audiobook Part 1 - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson - YouTube

Standards:
-7.5.7 Describe how political, economic, and cultural forces challenge contemporary political arrangements leading to the devolution of states (civil wars, terrorism, genocide, and ethnic separatism).
-7.3.R.1 Students will read works written on the same topic from a variety of historical, cultural, ethnic, and global perspectives and compare the methods the authors use to achieve their purposes.

Teaching Resources: 13 Fun Lessons to Teach Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson (teacher-for-inclusion.com)

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Written and illustrated by Ben Clanton (10/04/2016)

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Grades: 2nd

Lexile: AD490L

Read Aloud: Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea! Read Aloud - YouTube

Standards:
-2.2.R.1 Students will identify the main idea and supporting details of a text.
-2.2.W.1 Students will prewrite and develop drafts by sequencing the action in a story or details about a topic through writing sentences.

Teaching Resources: Reading Comprehension Questions | Narwhal, Unicorn of the Sea | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Written and illustrated by Mo Williams (09/01/2004)

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Grades: 1st

Lexile: 120L

Read Aloud: 🐰 KNUFFLE BUNNY by Mo Willems : Kids Books Read Aloud - YouTube

Standards:
-1.3.R.4 Students will ask and answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, why, and when) about texts.
-1.3.R.5 Students will begin to use details from a text to draw conclusions and make predictions.

Teaching Resources: Knuffle Bunny Activities and Lesson Plan Idea (mrswillskindergarten.com)

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Written by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton (10/08/2013)

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Grades: 2-3rd

Lexile: AD680L

Read Aloud: The Invisible Boy Read Aloud - YouTube

Standards:
-2.3.R.5 Students will use details from the literary or informational text to draw conclusions and make predictions. -2.3.R.1 Students will determine the author’s purpose (i.e., tell a story, provide information).

Teaching Resources: The Invisible Boy Read Aloud Activities & Lesson Plans for K-2 (deannajump.com)

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Written and illustrated by Jason Chin (02/21/2017)

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Grades: 4-6th

Lexile: 1000L
Read Aloud: Grand Canyon - YouTube

Standards:
-6.1 The student will analyze data from a geographic perspective using the skills and tools of geography.
-6.3.R.8 Students will analyze one or more ideas from a text, providing textual evidence to support their inferences.

Teaching Resources: Mr. Nussbaum USA United States Landmarks - Activities Activities (mrnussbaum.com)

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Written and illustrated by Herve Tullet (03/30/2011)

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Grades: PrK-Kindergarten

Lexile: AD480L

Read Aloud: 📖👇 Press Here By Hervé Tullet READ ALOUD - YouTube

Standards:
-PK.8.R Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

Teaching Resources: Press Here Activity Sheet by Polly Tyrrell | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Written by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith (10/01/1989)

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Grades: 2-4th

Lexile: AD570L
Read Aloud: 🐽The TRUE Story of the 3 Little Pigs Fractured Fairy Tales (Read Aloud for kids) three pigs - YouTube

Standards:
-3.2.R.3 Students will summarize and sequence the important events of a story.
-3.3.R.3 Students will find examples of literary elements:
● setting
● plot
● characters
● characterization

Teaching Resources: "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" lesson plans (varsitytutors.com)

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Grades: Prk-1st

Lexile: n/a

Read Aloud: Flashlight by Lizi Boyd - YouTube

Standards:
-K.VA.CHP.1.2 Interpret art by identifying and describing subject matter (e.g., color, shape, size, etc.).
-PK.6.R Students will begin to identify pictures, charts, grade-level texts, or people as sources of information on a topic of interest.

Teaching Resources: Kelly's Classroom Online: Flashlight by Lizi Boyd (kellysclassroomonline.com)

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Written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh (05/01/2011)

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Awards Won: Pura Belpre Award (2012)

Grades: 1st-4th

Lexile: AD1040L

Read Aloud: READ ALOUD with Mr. Manny | Diego Rivera: His World and Ours | LRRMA - YouTube
Standards:
-1.3.2 Describe the contributions of people and groups who have shaped our history and ways we commemorate important places and events of the past.
-1.VA.CHP.1.1 Understand that people from different places and times have made art for a variety of reasons.

Teaching Resources: How Diego Rivera Made His Murals | The Traditional Fresco Technique in 4 Steps - YouTube

Art Activity: Diego Rivera - YouTube

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Written and illustrated by Dan Santat (04/08/2014)

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

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Awards Won: Caldecott Medal (2015)

Grades: PrK-2nd

Lexile: AD480L

Read Aloud: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend - Read Aloud Stories for Kids - YouTube

Standards:
-1.3.W.2 Students will begin to write facts about a topic in response to a text read aloud to demonstrate understanding with prompting.
-1.3.R.3 Students will find textual evidence when provided with examples of literary elements:
● setting ( i.e., time and place)
● main characters and their traits

Teaching Resources: The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend: Creative Writing Project (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Written and illustrated by Josh Schneider (05/02/2011)

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Awards Won: Geisel Award Winner (2012)

Grades: 1-3rd

Lexile: AD500L

Read Aloud: Tales for Very Picky Eaters - YouTube

Standards:
-1.NU.5.2 Explain the importance of eating a variety of foods from multiple food groups (e.g., fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein and whole grains).
-1.3.R.5 Students will begin to use details from a text to draw conclusions and make predictions.

Teaching Resources: Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli Activities | Trying New Foods by Seasonably Primary (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Written by Kathrine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao (01/17/2012)

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Awards Won: John Newbery Medal Award (2013)

Grades: 5-8th

Lexile: 570L

Read Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5gVcs-e1q8&list=PLfAU51YqKda6t4t_NhhMQ4lNB0epd2oBc

Standards:
-6.3.R.6 Students will categorize facts included in an argument as for or against an issue.
-6.3.R.3 Students will analyze how literary elements contribute to the meaning of a literary text:
● setting
● plot
● characters (i.e., protagonist, antagonist)
● characterization
● conflict (i.e., internal, external)
● point of view (i.e., third person limited and omniscient)

Teaching Resources: The One And Only Ivan Novel Study- Free Activities - Creative Classroom Core

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Awards Won: Sequoyah Book Award (2015)

Grades 6-8th

Lexile: 790L

Read Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plXH12lnVwE&list=PLAQYIXCA2FD-GolBG6cqcjxLqWgWM4ZTg

Standards:
-7.2.R.1 Students will summarize alphabetic and/or multimodal texts, including main idea and key details, to demonstrate comprehension within and between texts.

Teaching Resources: Battle of the Books Questions- Cinder by Marissa Meyer by Happiest When Reading (teacherspayteachers.com)

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Written and illustrated by Hena Khan (03/09/21)

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Awards Won: Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2022)
Grades: 4-7th
Lexile: 800L
Standards:
-7.3.2 Compare common cultural traits, including language, ethnic heritage, social systems, and traditions.
-7.3.5 Describe reasons for and analyze from multiple perspectives the challenges and benefits of migration on indigenous and immigrant populations.
-Read aloud: Amina's Song - YouTube
-Teaching Resources: PowerPoint Presentation (rif.org)

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