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Jane Kurtz
P. 2017
10.6.17-10.9.17
- This new upper-grade chapter book is about a girl named Jupiter who like to be on her own. However, she is told to take care of her cousin (Edom), who just came from Ethiopia. Jupiter, her brother Orion and her mother live on the road earning money by playing music. One day, their car breaks down and they have to rent a house (this is when her cousin shows up). So many changes are happening and Jupiter is uncomfortable.
- This book would be interesting to young girls in 4th grade. Students who love to read about family and community would really enjoy this book.
- I could use this book to discuss the difference between Jupiter and Edom. We could also talk about the use of poetic language throughout the book and reflect on why the author chose to write the book in this way.

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Luke Sharpe
P. 2015
9.23.17-9.24.17
- This book is about a 12 year old boy who is an inventor and owner of Sure Things Inc. He likes to create many different and funny inventions. Billy ends up creating an online contest for other kid inventors. Students start submitting many ideas like a pencil that does all of your someone and a device that will silence your brother/sister. The book follows Billy and his middle school career.
- This book would be interesting to boys since they main character in a male. Children who love inventions and creativity would also really enjoy this book. I would recommend this book to 4th graders.
- I would use this book to talk about character traits because Billy is so passionate about this business. We could also talk about prediction and inferring on his different inventions.

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Lois Lowry
P. 1993
8.31.17-9.3.17
- This upper-grade Newbery winner chapter book is about a dystopian society. Everyone is equal but does not have the freedom to explore life. For example, their emotional depth is very low and it is difficult for them to think outside of the box. The book follows a 12 year old boy named Jonas. Jonas is assigned his life-time job as a Receiver of Memory.
- This book would be perfect for students who are interested in the unknown. Students who love creativity would also enjoy this book, as it looks at our society in a different way. This book would be great for older students maybe in 6th or 7th grade.
- I could use this book to teach about descriptive writing and word choice. Reading this book as a class, could also spark some great classroom discussions about how our society works and how it compares to the novel. We could create text-to-world connections.

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Raquel J. Palacio
P. 2012
8.23.17-8.27.17
- This upper-grade chapter book is about a boy named Auggie who is born with a facial deformity. It follow his journey, as he attends school for the first time (private). He has always been home-schooled. The book also takes several different perspectives: Auggie (the main character), Via (his sister), Summer (Auggie's friend), Jack (Auggie's friend), Justin (Via's boyfriend) and Miranda (Via's former best friend).
- I would recommend this book to kids in 4th or 5th grade. This book would be interesting to many kids because it is about a school experience and friendship.
- I would use this book to teach a lesson about characters or maybe to teach about open book discussions and reflecting. This book has many characters and some of them change like Jack and some of the bullies. It is important to talk about the types of characters and how/why they change. This book also provides many important points that can be talked about in class like kindness and self-consciousness.

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Louis Sachar
P. 1998
9.16..17-9.20.17
- This upper-grade chapter book has won the Newbery medal in 1999. It is about a boy named Stanley who is sent to detention camp for a crime he did not commit. It is believed that a curse was placed on his great-great grandfather. Stanley and the other boys at this camp are instructed to dig large holes. 3 stories are told explaining why there is a curse and what they are trying to find as they dig.
- This book would be interesting to kids who like humor and suspense. Holes has a great lead and continues to keep the reader engaged. I would recommend this book to 4th graders.
- I would use this book to teach sequencing since there are 3 stories that are written within the novel. We could even create a timeline as a class to keep track. Then we could talk about why the author chose to write the story like this.

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Philippe Coudray
P. 2011
10.3.17-10.3.17
- This beginner's graphic novel is about a silly bear who does things his own way. For example, he dries his dishes with his rabbit friend's back. This graphic novel features several short stories. It also provides lots of colored comic strip pictures.
- This book would be interesting to children who love humor and animals. This is a perfect read for pleasure.
- I would use this book maybe in the primary grades. Since the stories are short we could look at one as a class. Then the students could come up with their own little graphic novel.

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Geoffrey Hayes
P. 2013
10.3.17-10.3.17
- This graphic novel is about young bear named Patrick who keeps his parents on their toes. It documents what happens throughout his day. At first he does not want to eat his peas, then he adds ketchup and jelly to make it taste better. Later on he helps his dad with yard work and takes a bath. At the end of the story , Patrick gets ready for bed.
- This wold be a great book for students who are beginning to explore graphic novels. Students who love humor, animals and fiction would also enjoy this book.
- I would use this book to talk about sequencing since it goes through a whole day.

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P. 2012
10.2.17-10.2.17
- This graphic novel is about a boy in middle school named Nate. He is a trouble maker and does not get along with Gina, Artur and Mrs. Godfrey. He has gotten detention multiple times because he likes to pull pranks on teachers and students. The book follows Nate through his 6th grade year.
- This book would be interesting to middle school boys because of the main character, Nate. Students who enjoy comics and humor would also really enjoy this book.
- I would use this book to teach about character traits. Nate has a strong personality and it would be interesting to have students study his character.

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Sarah Dillard
P. 2016
9.15.17-9.15.17
- This is the 2nd book in the Mouse Scouts early chapter book series. It is about a scout troop who is working together to earn their "make a difference badge." The main characters are Violet and Tigerlily. At first they can't really decide what they want to do to make a difference. However, they end up saving a cat (Big Red), after he gets stuck on a tree.
- This book would be interesting to young girls who are starting to explore chapter books. Girl scouts would be especially enjoy this book series.
- I would use this book to teach about story elements, such as characters, setting and plot. Students would be able to describe the problem and solution in the story.

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Tom Angleberger
P. 2016
- This early chapter book is about a Venus flytrap who solves mysteries. He has an assistant named Nina the Goat who helps him investigate. This book is filled with humor and silly discoveries behind the mysteries.
- This book would be interesting to both boys and girls who are starting to read chapter books. Since the book is funny, I feel like any child would really enjoy it. It also has a lot of colored pictures, which will help students follow the story better.

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Dotti Enderle
P. 2010
9.29.17-9.30.17
- This early chapter book is about two boys named Malcolm and Dandy, who are interested in ghost hunting. When they returned to school after a long summer, they are led to believe that the school is haunted. I picked this book because it is a part of a series. This will keep students engaged in wanted to read more.
- This book would be insteresting to students who love reading about adventure, the unknown and ghosts.
- I would use this book to help students learn about sequencing. this will require students to place story events in order. I would also love to just read this book to my students for enjoyment (maybe before dismissal).

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Andrea Davis Pinkney
P. 2016
9.21.17-9.21.1
- I found this book at my local library under their new book section. This non-fiction picture book is about Ezra Jack Keats. It describes his dedication to the arts. This book is also a love letter to Peter, who is Keats main character in "Snowy Day."
- This book would be interesting to children who enjoy reading about different authors.
- I would use this book to teach about biography poems. The author uses repetition, line/stanza breaks, italics and more. I would be a nice learning moment to take a closer look at the poetic writing.

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Barbara Park
P. 1996
9.23.17-9.24.17
- This is an early chapter book that is apart of a series. It is about a girl named Junie B. and her friend (Grace). They both like the new boy in Kindergarten, named Warren. However Lucille (her other friend) met him first and also likes him. Warren thinks that Junie B. is a "nutball." Junie B. tries to get Warren to like her.
-  This would be a great book for children who are starting to experiment with chapter book (usually in 1st or 2nd grade). Girls would also enjoy this book because they main character is a female.
- Since this is a chapter book, I could use it to teach about summaries. I could have my students write a quick summary after each chapter. This will help them keep track of what is happening in the book.

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka
10.1.17-10.1.17
P. 2009
- This graphic novel is a part of a book series. The lunch lady is determined to find out what is going on in her school. A famous author comes in for a visit and things start to go wrong. It turns out that the author was kidnapping the gym teacher and even tried to kidnap the lunch lady.
- Students who are interested in mystery solving would really enjoy this book. This graphic novel is also humorous, so basically any kid would like it.
- I would use this book to check for comprehension. I could also have the students match certain dialogue lines to their corresponding character.

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Donna L. Washington
P. 2010
9.20.17-9.20-17
- This non-fiction picture book is about a rabbit who is not having a good a Kwanzaa because his grandmother is sick and that means they cannot have their big feast. He walks around in hopes of finding a special gift for his grandma in order to make her feel better. In the end, every animal in town gathered around to have a big feast with grandma. I chose this book because I love reading books about holidays.
- Students who are interested in reading about family, traditions and holidays would enjoy this book.
- I would use this book to teach a lesson on the Kwanzaa holiday because I remember researching this celebration when I was in school. It is always a lot of fun to learn about new cultures.

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Mordicai Gerstein
P. 2003
9.20.17-9.20-17
- This non-fiction picture book has won the Caldecott Metal and the Boston Globe Horn book award. It is about a New York street performer that sneaks up to the top of the World Trade Center. He walks, dances and performs while on a cable between the 2 towers. I chose this book because it won many awards and focused on having a passion for something.
- Students who are interested in adventure and performance would really like this book.
- I would use this book to teach about character traits and how they are important in stories. This would be a great lesson because Philippe was determined to walk between the 2 towers.

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Megan McCarthy
P. 2006
9.19.17-9.19.17
- This non-fiction book is about the 1938 broadcast prank that CBS Radio released. They led most of the country to believe that aliens had invaded earth. I chose this book because many people are curious about aliens and most children like to read about them.
- Kids of all ages would really enjoy this story especially those who are interested in space science.
- I would use this book to create a creative lesson. I could have students make up their own endings to the story or have them create a situation (prank) similar to this. This would be used as a writing prompt.

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Eve Bunting
P. 1994
9.19.17-9.19.17
- This non-fiction picture book has been awarded the Caldecott Medal. It is about a riot that took place in Los Angeles and how it affected Daniel (the main character). Daniel and his mom had to leave their apartment because someone set fire to the building.
- Students who like to learn about social history would enjoy this book. This story would be great for students who appreciate illustrations because it won an award for its pictures.
- I would use this book to open a class discussion about community. For example, how communities are affected by acts of violence and what makes a community peaceful/not so peaceful. I could also have them research about the other 1992 riots in LA, asking what causes riots.

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Maribeth Boelts
P. 2016
9.13.17-9.13.17
- I found this picture book through the #TitleTalk search on Twitter. It is about a little boy (Ruben) who walks home after school with another boy named Sergio (Sergio rides his bike). Ruben really wants a bike, however his family is not able to afford it. He notices that a lady drops a $100 bill on accident and he holds onto it. At the end of the story Ruben runs into the same lady and decides to give the money back.
- Every kid could relate to this book, because we have all been in this type of situation. This is a good read for older students.
- Aside from teaching a lesson about feelings and emotions, I can also use this book to talk about word choice (and why words matter). For example, when Ruben says, "Rain and tears feel the same," why didn't he just say "I feel sad." How does that impact the story.

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Mary Lindeen
P. 2008
9.13.17-9.13.17
- This is a nonfiction picture about Tuesday (the day of the week). It informs students of important events and holidays that take place on Tuesdays like voting day and Mardi Gras.
- This book would be perfect for a kindergarten class. Students in primary grades would enjoy this book because it is very simple.
- I would use this book to teach a lesson about the days of the week. This story explains that Tuesdays are normally work days or school days. It would be great to have to book for each day of the week.

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Jennifer & Matthew Holm
P. 2014
9.12.17-9.12.17
- This graphic novel is apart of the Babymouse series. Babymouse is planning a huge event for her birthday party. However, Felicia (the mean girl) decided to plan her birthday party on the same day as Babymouse's party. This story follows Babymouse as she tries to make her party better than Felicia (based on what people are saying). I like this book because Babymouse has a strong and funny personality. I look forward to reading more from the Holms.
- This would be a great book for a second grader because it is a mix between a chapter book and a picture book. This graphic novel would be interesting to kids who like event planning.
- I could use this graphic novel in a lesson about conflict. Babymouse had to come up with a solution when she found out that Falicia was having her party the same day as her. We could discuss problems and solutions within a story.

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Michelle Markel
P. 2017
9.4.17-9.4.17
- This nonfiction book is about John Newbery. It follows his life from childhood until adulthood, with a focus on his love for books. He started up opening a bookstore and eventually began to publish books. I love this book because Markel expresses the importance of children's literature.
- Any child would really enjoy this story, especially those who love books. This book would also be interesting to students who love looking at detailed illustration.
- I could use this book to teach about the importance of children's literature (since it was not always around). I could also have a lesson about influential people (John Newbery has an award named after him).

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Raphaele Frier
P. 2015
9.4.17-9.4.17
- This is a nonfiction picture about about the life of Malala. Malala stood against the Taliban in her fight for girl's education. She was shot by the Taliban, but that did not stop her activism. She has received many awards including a Nobel Peace Prize. Malala is the youngest person to receive this award. I like this book because it talks about the value of education.
- Children how are interested in history, leadership or education would enjoy this book. This book is more appropriate for older students (4th & 5th grade).
- This would be a great book to use when teaching about activism. It covers the main points in Malala's life and her passion that was developed at a young age. It also teaches students that they can change the world for the better, if they do not like something (you don't have to be an adult to impact society).

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Wil Mara
P. 2017
9.3.17-9.3.17
- This book is about 2 friends that lived through the Civil War. They find a wounded union soldier and take him in until he recovers. This book is a mix between fiction and nonfiction. This story is very informational and includes a lot of historical terms (seceding, abolitionists...). I like how this book is written because it addresses the ready as a child. Older students could easily read and understand this book.
- Students who love to learn about American history would enjoy this book.  Friendship is also valued in this book, so many students can relate to it.
- I would use this book during a history lesson. Not only does this book talk about the Civil War, but it also discusses the lifestyle in the 1860's. It is important to students to know how the way of living was so different from today.

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Sherman Alexie
P. 2016
9.3.17-9.3.17
- This picture book was featured on Twitter's #TitleTalk tag. It is about a young boy who is named after his dad (Thunder Boy). He does not like this name because he is nicknamed "Little Thunder." He wants a new name that will highlight something cool that he has accomplished. At the end of the story his dad gives him a new name, Lightning. The little boy is so excited. Their love between father and son will be both bright and loud. This book was also awarded the Caldecott honor.
- Children who like books about families and adventure would enjoy this book. Little Thunder describes some of the cool things he has done so far.
- I feel like students would love to find out what happened after his dad gave him a new name. I would use this book to open up creative thinking. Students could write and draw their own ideas of what could happen next.

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Deborah Freeman
P. 2017
9.1.17-9.1.17
- This is a beautiful poetic story was tagged on Twitter's #TitleTalk. It is about a house that was once stones and bricks. The author's note at the end, lets the reader know that she was describing her childhood home. I enjoyed this book because portrays the message that everything comes from something. Stones, bricks and an oak tree became someone's special home.
- Older students who love poetry, would really enjoy this story. Students who like looking at art would also really love this book because it has beautiful illustrations.
- I could use this book as reflection piece. Students can write about their homes and what it means to them. We could also have a discussion about nature and what it provides for us (stones, rocks, dirt, trees for homes).

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Carmen Agra Deedy
P. 2017
9.1.17-9.1.17
- This book was tagged on Twitter's #TitleTalk as a hot new release. This picture book is about an exciting village that is full of singing and laughter. The majority of them suggest that they need peace and quiet. So they decide to elect a new boring mayor who outlaws singing and anything loud. However there is a rooster who loves to sing and does not mind doing it in front of the new mayor. After fighting for his freedom to sing, the village people join him and eventually run off the mayor.
- This story is about the importance of freedom and fighting for your beliefs. I feel like older students (maybe in 3rd, 4th & 5th) would really appreciate this book. It has a great moral that all students to hear. Students who love strong characters and inspiration would love this story.
- I would use this book to develop a writing prompt. For example, I could instruct my students to write about how the story would change if the rooster decided to give up and not continue his fight for singing freely.

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Leo Lionni
P. 1963
8.31.17-8.31.17
- This Caldecott winner is a picture book written by Leo Lionni. It is about a fish named Swimmy, who escapes getting eaten by a tuna fish. He makes his way around the ocean and comes across a school of fish (just like him). Swimmy shows them how to arrange themselves in a form of a giant fish. With this technique, they are able to swim arround and explore the ocean.
- This book would be interesting to children who like adventure and the ocean. Problem solvers would also really enjoy this book.
- I could use this book to teach a lesson on character analysis. Swimmy was a strong character who changed how the other fish viewed the ocean. We could also discuss the problem and solution in the text.

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Brad Meltzer
P. 2016
8.29.17-8.29.17
- This is a nonfiction book about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his fight to equality. I gravitated towards this book at the library because it seemed relatable to children (given the cover). It is basically a timeline of Dr. King's life from his childhood to his famous speech. I really liked this book because Dr. King played the role of a child throughout the book. It was very informative and told stories at the same time. I also loved how it included many pictures and even speech bubbles.
- This book would be interesting to kids who love to learn about history, influential people and even students who like graphic novels (because of the set-up).
- I would use this specific book for beginning research. Social Studies does not have its equal share within the curriculum, and it is essential for our students to know about the important people who shaped this country. This book could definitely be used in a literacy lesson about facts and research.

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Judi Barrett
P. 1978
8.29.17-8.29.17
- Cloudy with a chance of meatballs is a picture book narrated by the main character's grandpa, who tells a story about a town far away. Chewandswallow was no ordinary town, the weather involved food pouring from the sky. Things were great until several storms got out of control and all citizens had to leave. These people had to adjust to normal grocery shopping habits.
- This book would be interesting to kids who like fantasies, food and fiction.
- I would use this book to teach story sequencing because it includes many detailed events. Students could even create their very own story maps.

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Mary Hoffman
P. 1991
8.27.17-8.27.17
- This picture book is about a young girl who loves reading and listening to stories. Grace enjoys acting out her favorite stories as well. Her class decided to put on play (Peter Pan), she is determined to play the lead role. However, her classmates discourage her by saying that she cannot be Peter Pan because he is a boy and she is black. With the encouragement of her family and her passion for acting, Grace auditions and takes the role of Peter Pan.
- I absolutely love this book because for one she expresses her love for story-telling. It also sends a great message that anyone can reach their dreams, if they are determined. Students in older grades would enjoy this book.
- I would use this book in a comprehension lesson. Amazing Grace is a rich thought-provoking story. Within this lesson, older students should be able to make connections and reflect on the story line. This book would be interesting to dream setters and children who love to play pretend.

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Chris Van Allsburg
P. 1985
8.25.17-8.25.17
- Chris Van Allsburg wrote and illustrated this picture book. He also received the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations. This book is about a young boy who takes a train ride to the North Pole. He meets Santa and receives a special gift from him. I love the Polar Express because it tells a beautiful story about believing. The setting also takes place around my favorite holiday, Christmas.
- I could use this book to talk about similes and metaphors within the author's writing. For example, "We drank hot cocoa as thick and rich as melted chocolate bars." We could also compare descriptive writing vs plain language and how it makes the reader feel.
- This book would be interesting to kids who love the holiday season and a magical adventure.

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Dr. Seuss
P. 1963
8.25.17-8.25.17
- Hop on Pop is a well-known picture book. There is no main story line within this book. However, Dr. Seuss teaches phonics and simple words for young minds. I like this book because its short and sweet.
- I believe kids off all primary levels would love this book, because of its silly scenarios.
- I could use this book to teach rimes, vowel pattern and sorting words. This book could also be used to introduce CVC words.

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Doreen Cronin
P. 2000
8.23.17-8.23.17
- This is an award winning picture book, recognized by it's illustrations (Caldecott Honor). This book would be interesting to kids who like farm animals and humorous stories. Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type is about a group of cows that get a hold of a type writer. The cows decide to ask Farmer Brown for an electrical blanket, in exchange for milk.
- I love this book because it is funny and easy for children to follow. This book would be great for primary grade levels.
- I could use this book to teach a lesson about word families. For example the world "cold" shows up multiple times through out the story. The word family is /-old/.

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Yona Zeldis McDonough
P. 2010
9.12.17-9.13.17
- This is an upper-grade non-fiction chapter book. This book is about Rosa Parks and how she influenced the Civil Rights movement. It also follows her life through childhood and provides the reader with facts about who she truly was, as a person. I gravitated towards this book because I was told that the "Who Was..." book are very informative.
- This book would be great for 3rd graders because it is a little advanced for 2nd grade. This book would also be a perfect fit for kids who like to read about important people who have made an impact in society.
- I would use this book to teach a lesson on informative text. We would look at how to read long non-fiction books. I would also use it to study Rosa Parks and her important role in history.