Literature Reading List by Evelyn Gonzalez

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:21:52 UTC

This picture book follows a young boy named CJ and his grandmother as they take a bus ride through their urban neighborhood. Students can learn to find joy and beauty in everyday life and how CJ responds to challenges (learning to appreciate what he has).

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:25:49 UTC

In this story, students encounter various characters who feel different or out of place but learn to find connection and belonging. They can identify the main idea and how characters overcome feelings of isolation.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:28:51 UTC

This book tells the story of a boy named Jeremy, who longs for a pair of expensive shoes but faces challenges in obtaining them. Students can analyze the main idea of prioritizing needs over wants and how Jeremy learns the value of empathy and generosity.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:32:23 UTC

Suki proudly wears her favorite kimono to school, despite facing teasing from her classmates. Students can identify cultural pride and self-expression, and how Suki responds to staying true to herself.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:34:22 UTC

When Unhei moves to a new school from Korea, she faces challenges with her classmates' difficulty pronouncing her name. Students can analyze acceptance, cultural identity, and how Unhei embraces her name and heritage.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:38:18 UTC

Lily and Salma are best friends who face challenges when they discover they have different lunch traditions. Students can identify acceptance and friendship despite differences. Both characters respond to challenges by learning about each other's cultures and celebrating diversity.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:43:18 UTC

In this bilingual picture book, Mia and her abuela face challenges communicating due to language barriers. Students can analyze family love, overcoming obstacles, and how the characters find creative ways to communicate.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:46:17 UTC

This nonfiction book tells the true story of Sylvia Mendez's fight for school desegregation in California. Students can identify justice, equality, and how Sylvia advocated for change by standing up against discrimination.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-08 02:50:37 UTC

These interactive read aloud strategies provide children with an engaging reading experience that enables them to make meaning, to develop high-level thinking, and to listen to others while discussing a book.

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evelynabbs — 2024-04-23 16:50:32 UTC

The Three Little Pigs is a classic fairy tale about three sibling pigs who set out to build their own homes. The story teaches the importance of hard work, planning, and perseverance.

evelynabbs — 2024-04-23 20:14:18 UTC

A young mouse named Chrysanthemum who loves her unique name. However, when she starts school, she is teased by her classmates for having such a long name. Chrysanthemum learns to embrace her name and feel proud of her individuality. The story teaches children about self-acceptance and the importance of kindness towards others.