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May 1, 1992

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This is a fictional story about the 1919 Chicago race riots. This book is about two boys, Billy and Foster, who become friends despite their differences in race.

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*I would use this book to teach children the importance of getting to know people who are different from them.
*During Social Studies we would learn about the effects of peaceful and violent actions within a community.
*Students could discuss how communities are affected by acts of violence.
*Students could discuss using self control to prevent acts of violence.

*During art class, the students could study David Diaz's technique of using paintings mixed with collages of  real-life objects to bring the story to life.
Lesson Plan Links:
Grade 2-5 LA Summary & Main Idea:
https://www.siue.edu/MLTE/LA%20Modules%20DONE/summary_and_main_idea.htm
K-6 Reading/LA  Interpreting Instructions:
https://www.siue.edu/MLTE/LA%20Modules%20DONE/SN_Interpreting_Instructions.htm
Grade 1-4 LA Meaning Literal & Inferential:
https://www.siue.edu/MLTE/LA%20Modules%20DONE/Meaning_Literal_and_Inferences.htm

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*This would be an excellent book to read to children of all ethnic backgrounds.  It is recommended for ages 5 and up.
*I feel that it will help children to understand the concept of rioting and looting, something we do not typically discuss with children.
*It teaches children that out of the scary moments in our lives can come hope and friendship when we least expect them.
*Depending on where children are living, they may or may not be aware of multicultural differences. I feel that Daniel is a character that all children can relate to. He is shocked, worried, scared, and loving...qualities that all children can relate to, no matter where they live.
*I would also recommend this book because I think that it teaches children to get along with people that they do not know.
* There is a great deal of vocabulary that can be introduced (rioting, staggering, hazy, shelter).

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ECE 102-01 Sabrina Brucato David Diaz Author/Illustrator Project

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Setting:
Smoky Nights takes place during the  1992 Los Angeles riots.
Characters:
*Daniel-A young, African American, boy who lives in a Los Angeles apartment.
*Mama-Daniel's African American, mother.
*Mrs. Kim-Daniel's neighbor, and owner of a local market
*Jasmine-Daniel's beloved cat who becomes lost during an apartment fire.
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After watching a night of violence and rioting from his apartment window, a young boy and his mother learn that people who are different can be friends.  They come to learn this important lesson through their cat, Jasmine and the neighbor's carrot-orange cat.  The cats have survived a burning building.....together!  Daniel learns that maybe people who are different can come together.

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April 1992

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Eve Bunting has authored over 100 children's books.  She came to the United States from Ireland in 1958.  She lives in California where she and her husband raised three children.
About the Illustrator:
David Diaz was born in New York and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  He lives in California with his wife and three children. Mr. Diaz has illustrated several other books for Eve Bunting as well.

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Eve Bunting talks about her Caldecott Medal-winning book about the riots in Los Angeles.

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*1995 Caldecott Medal
*American Library Association Notable Children's Book
*School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
*Parent's Choice Award Winner