Multi-Modal Book Collection by Amy Swearingen

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Lin, G. (2009). Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

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Hiranandani, Veera. (2018). The night Diary. Penguin Random House.

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Henkes, K. (1991). Chrysanthemum. Greenwillow Books.

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Stieg, W. (1969). Sylvester and the Magic Pebble. Windmill Books.

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Santat, D. (2017). After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). Roaring Brook Press.

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Bunting, E. (1994). Smoky Night. Harcourt Brace.

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Cherry, M. (2019). Hair Love. Sony Pictures Animation.

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Telegemeier, R. (2012). Drama. Scholastic/Graphix.

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Lukoff, Kyle. (2019). When Aidan Became a Brother. Lee and Low Books.

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Scieszka, J. (1989). The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Viking Children's Books.

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Slobodkina, E. (1940). Caps for Sale. W. R. Scott.

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Gidwitz, A. (2010). A Tale Dark and Grimm. Penguin Random House.
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Alemagna, B. (2019). Things That Go Away. Harry N. Abrams.

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Hale, N. (2012). Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy. Harry N. Abrams.
*first book in series

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Osbourne, M. P. (1992). Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark. Random House.
*first book in series

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Sonnichsen, A. L. (2015). Red Butterfly. Simon and Schuster.

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Hoffman, M. (1991). Amazing Grace. Penguin Young Readers Group.

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Flournoy, V. (1985). The Patchwork Quilt. Scholastic Inc.

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Igus, T. (1996). Two Mrs. Gibbons. Children's Book Press.

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Stead, P. (2010). A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Roaring Brook Press.

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Riordan, R. (2005). The Lightning Thief. Disney-Hyperion.
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Konigsburg, E. L. (1996). The View From Saturday. Atheneum Books.

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Telegemeier, R. (2010). Smile. Scholastic Inc.

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Blume, J. (1970). Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Bradbury Press.

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Lewis, C.S. (1950). The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Geoffrey Bles.
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Dahl, Roald. (1988). Matilda. Johnathon Cape.

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Fox, M. (1989). Feathers and Fools. HMH Books for Young Readers.

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Sendak, M. (1963). Where the Wild Things Are. Harper and Row.

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Keats, E. J. (1962). The Snowy Day. Viking Press.

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Lowry, L. (1989). Number the Stars. Houghton Mifflin.

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Ryan, P. M. (2000). Esperanza Rising. Scholastic Inc.

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Williams-Garcia, R. (2010). One Crazy Summer. HarperCollins Publishers.

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Bosch, P. (2007). The Name of this Book is Secret. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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Nielsen, S. (2018). No Fixed Address. Random House Children's Books.

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Saeed, A. (2018). Amal Unbound. Penguin Young Readers Group.

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Cleary, B. (1955). Beezus and Ramona. Harper Collins Publishers.

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Ho, J. (2020). Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. HarperCollins Publishers.

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Paterson, K. (1977). The Bridge to Terabithia. Thomas Y. Crowell Co.

Summary

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The Night Diary is a story told in diary entries of a 12-year-old girl as she and her family navigate the partition of India to include Pakistan, and the journey that comes with it.

Historical Fiction

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Fantasy

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Fiction/Picture Book

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Fiction/Picture Book

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Fairy Tale

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Realistic Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

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Realistic Fiction/Graphic Novel

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Realistic Fiction

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Fairy Tale

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Fiction/Picture Book

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Fairy Tale

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Historical Non-Fiction/Graphic Novel

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Fantasy/Historical Fiction

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Poetry/Realistic Fiction

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Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction

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Historical Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

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Poetry/Realistic Fiction

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Draper, S. (2010). Out of My Mind. Simon and Schuster.

Realistic Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

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Memoir/Graphic Novel

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Mythology/Magical Realism

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Realistic Fiction/Magical Realism*

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*Imaginative

Realistic Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

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Fiction/Picture Book

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Magical Realism

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Realistic Fiction

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Fantasy

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Fable

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Fantasy

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Realistic Fiction

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Magical Realism/Mystery

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Realistic Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

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Thompkins-Bigelow, J. (2020). Your Name is a Song. The Innovation Press.

Poetry/Realistic Fiction

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Memoir/Picture Book

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Poetry

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Synopsis

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Feathers and Fools uses a metaphor of swans and peacocks to illustrate the dangers of misconceptions and fearing those who are different.

Synopsis

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Chrysanthemum is a story about a girl who is made fun of for her name, but she eventually learns to overcome it and be confident in herself.

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I think this book is a really good device to use to show students that it's important to love yourself, be confident in yourself, and rise above what others say about you. Chrysanthemum loves herself and everything that makes her different, which is something that students can sometimes struggle with. There is also a bit of a karmatic element to it, which shows students that what goes around comes back around, and being mean to others isn't good for anyone.
Chrysanthemum is a great way to open up a discussion with students about bullying, embracing your differences, and self-love.

Awards

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-ALA Notable Children’s Book
-Horn Book Fanfare
-NCTE Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Language Arts

Article About the Book

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Synopsis

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Toyomi Igus uses this book to reminisce on and remember her mother and grandmother as she tells memories of growing up biracial.

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Two Mrs. Gibsons celebrates diversity by highlighting and embracing the differences between two different women of two different races and identities. Biracial students might be able to relate to this book and may see elements of their lives in the pages.
I really like this book because it celebrates some really normal and mundane aspects of people, and that's not something you see a lot.
It includes elements of diversity, immigration, identity, heritage and culture, familial love, etc.

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Synopsis

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This book is about a cap peddler who, while napping under a tree, has all his caps stolen by monkeys.

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This book is a very fun and silly story. I think it's a great way to get students engaged with a book, as well as a really good tool to introduce inferencing. As the book goes on, it becomes clear that the monkeys are copying the peddler. This can be utilized to get students to guess what they think might happen next. Most younger children will be able to find this story engaging and intriguing.

Awards

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Lewis Carroll Shelf Award

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Synopsis

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Amos McGee is a lovely zookeeper who cares deeply for all his animals. One day, when he falls sick, the animals from the zoo come over to his home to check on him and make him feel better.

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I like this book because it really shows how friends care for each other. Amos consistently checks on and cares for the animals at the zoo, and when he needs it, the animals do the same for him. He specifically takes the time to do with the animals what each of them likes to do, which is such a vivid depiction of a good friend. Overall it's a very sweet book that I think many children will enjoy and learn from.

Awards

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Caldecott Medal

Article About the Book

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Synopsis

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Sylvester is a young boy who finds a magic pebble that grants his wishes when he holds it. One day he accidentally turns himself into a rock. The story follows Sylvester's plight as a rock and his parent's journey of losing and eventually finding their child.

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Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, while kind of silly in plot, is a heartstring-tugging, heartwarming journey. After a while, Sylvester begins to accept the thought that he'll be a rock forever, and his parents try to accept the fact that they won't find their son. This can open up a conversation with students about loss or dealing with hard things in life. When Sylvester is eventually turned back into himself, he and his parents decide they don't need the magic pebble, for they have all they could need in each other. The ending of this book is very sweet, very happy, and it emphasizes the importance of familial love.

Awards

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-Caldecott Medal
-Lewis Carroll Shelf Award

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This book is a powerful depiction of how fear of differences can lead to dangerous things like violence and war. It's a tool to show a heavy topic/idea in a not-so-heavy way. Students can also make historical connections to this book.
Feathers and Fools holds a pretty blatant anti-war sentiment, which can be a controversial take for some. At the same time, there are smaller takeaways that relate more to everyday life. There was nothing that came from the fighting between the peacocks and swans, which shows students that violence doesn't really resolve problems. At the end of the book, a baby swan and a baby peacock hatch, and they embrace their similarities rather than despise their differences.

Synopsis

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A Tale Dark and Grimm follows Hansel and Gretel, but it's more than the one fairy tale. This book series weaves our protagonists into many different Grimm's fairy tales-connecting them together in a cool and intriguing way.

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This series is a twist on the classic fairy tales everyone knows and loves. I think it's deserving of a children's audience because it's a revival of old stories that they might be tired of. It's fun to try and notice the stories and details you remember from the fairy tales as you read the book, as well as find the differences, discrepancies, and nuances. The narrator's voice is also appealing to kids as it is witty and makes the book feel like it's maybe slightly "inappropriate" or "dangerous" (even though it's perfectly appropriate for it's age-range). That can make reading much more exciting. It's similar to the narrators in The Series of Unfortunate Events or The Secret Series.

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Awards

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-ALA Notable Book

Now a Netflix Series!

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Synopsis

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Humpty Dumpty is an egg who likes to climb high up on a wall to watch the birds. One day, he falls off the wall. After his accident, he becomes too scared to climb up on the wall. After the Fall follows his journey of trying to gain the courage to overcome his fears and continue to do what brings him joy.

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This book is deserving of a childs audience because it can teach them a powerful lesson on overcoming their obstacles and overcoming their fears. Humpty Dumpty loved to sit on the wall and watch birds, but after he fell off and hurt himself, he was too traumatized to continue the activity that used to bring him so much joy. I'm sure many students would be able to resonate with and see themselves in Humpty Dumpty. However, when he overcame his fears, he blossomed into his true self. These students, after seeing his transformation, might feel more confident in their ability to overcome their own troubles.

Awards

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-2018 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Winner
-A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2017
-A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2017
-New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids
-Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2017
-Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of 2017
-NPR Best Book of 2017

Synopsis

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This version of the Three Little Pigs tells the classic fairy tale from the point of view of the Big Bad Wolf.

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I remember being drawn to this book in my mom's classroom library when I was younger. Everybody's heard the story of the three little pigs countless times, so the idea of the wolf's version was very intriguing. I think many children would have this same POV. It's funny, it's clever, and it's more interesting to students than a regular fairy tale might be.

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Synopsis

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This book is an ode to things that go away.

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Things That Go Away shows that change is a part of life, and it's something that happens every day. It can be a great tool to help kids deal with tough transitions in life.
This book is simply gorgeous, both in message and presentation. It's formatted with transparent pages that allow things to disappear as the pages turn.

Awards

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Le Prix des Sorcières

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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners is a lyrical book about loving one's almond-shaped eyes. It's deserving of a child's audience because it helps Asian kids romanticize their eyes, and it shows the kids who don't that there's nothing ugly or wrong with it. It's giving a new perspective that we don't typically see in America, which is that there is beauty in non-Eurocentric features.
This book is a good tool to talk about self-love and appreciating our own features, as well as celebrating our differences.

Read-Aloud by Joanna Ho

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Synopsis

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This book follows Kara, who was abandoned as an infant and taken in by an American living in China. Throughout the book, Kara lives in three different places: with her mother, in an orphanage, and in with a new adopted family in the US.

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This book has a lot of diverse topics: adoption, immigration, disability, settings in two different countries, etc.
When Kara is living in the orphanage, she is put in the section for disabled children because she has a birth defect. This part of the book includes interactions with kids with different types of disabilities, and it's a way to introduce these things to students or open up a discussion about them.
Because of the multiple times that Kara has to move and adjust to a new setting, this book could resonate with children who have just moved or have moved before or have been in a weird situation similar to Kara's. It could be an outlet of sorts for them.
Red Butterfly is also interesting because it is written in free verse, so it's maybe a format that children aren't used to. It could be a fun and exciting new experience!

Awards

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-Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Starred Intermediate Title
-Washington State Book Award Winner
-Wisconsin State Reading Association's Reading List
-Arnold Adoff Poetry Award
-NCTE Notable Verse Novel List
-Keystone to Reading Secondary Reading List (PA)

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Synopsis

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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners follow a young, Asian girls journey of noticing a difference between her eyes and the eyes of the other kids at school. As the book progresses, she talks about the eyes of her mom, grandma, and younger sister, and how they are all the same as hers and beautiful.

Synopsis

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Margaret was raised without any sort of religious affiliation and thus goes on a journey to figure out where she belongs. Along the way, she deals with the typical plights that come with puberty.

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Like Margaret, I grew up without any sort of religious affiliation. I didn't really think much of it until some of my classmates would ask me why I didn't go to church or why I didn't believe in God. I simply didn't have an answer for them. Reading this book helped me work through some of the confusion that had left me with.
While the book is a bit dated, I do think the discussions of sexual topics and puberty can be helpful to other young students going through the same things. These topics can be uncomfortable to talk about and navigate. To read about the thoughts of someone going through these things can give students the language necessary to talk, as well as help them feel like they're not alone.

Awards

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-New York Times Outstanding book of the year
-Time Magazine All-Time 100 Novels list

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Synopsis

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Smoky Night is a story about a riot, a fire, and a coming together of unlikely neighbors.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 18:07:17 UTC

In this book, neighbors that had previously never gotten along come together to find their respective pets. This process makes them put their differences aside, and they realize that there wasn't ever really a reason for them to be spiteful and avoiding. I think this book teaches a really valuable lesson about not judging a book by its cover.
The art/illustrations in this book are stunning. Diaz uses mixed media and a really unique painting style that I've not seen in any other picture book.
I will say that the way in which this book discusses the sensitive issue of social justice-based rioting leaves something to be desired. It's harsh and takes the riots at face value. However, that in and of itself can still open up a conversation with students on how language and perspective can change the meaning of things.

Awards

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-Caldecott Medal

Synopsis

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Hair Love is a short film about a black father trying to do his daughters hair for the first time.

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This short film is so heartwarming; it always brings a tear to my eye. It shows a side to black fathers that isn't typically depicted in the media. Black men are portrayed as deadbeats, which is a really harmful stereotype. To see this character put love and effort into spending quality time with his daughter through her hairdo.
It also touches on the hardships of having a parent in the hospital. When I was in high school, my mom got pancreatitis, and she was in the hospital for 10 weeks. It was really hard on me, and at times I felt so alone. I can only imagine how that would feel for a child, so I think a film like this can be a healthy outlet.

Watch the Film!

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Synopsis

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This is a series of 8 novels that follow the life of Ramona Quimby and her family.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 18:23:27 UTC

There are so many different topics covered over the course of this series. Dealing with a younger sibling, struggling with "behavioral issues", job loss, feelings of neglect, a new baby in the house, and so much more. I really loved these books growing up. To me, Ramona felt like a friend. I think it's a really good way for kids to just relax and escape. Maybe they'll find solace in the books, maybe they'll relate to Ramona, or maybe they'll just think it's a funny and easy-going series to read. I

Awards

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-Newberry Honor
-National Book Award

Synopsis

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Melody Brooks is a girl with cerebral palsy. This book follows her as she navigates middle school and life with her disability.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 18:30:21 UTC

This book offers up a perspective that most able-bodied students have never thought of or had to think of. Melody is constantly having to fight to be heard and respected by the people around her. In the book, we see how even the most well-meaning people can be insensitive when it comes to people with disabilities. Melody is often babied and underestimated, despite her being just as if not more intelligent than her peers.
Out of My Mind can open up a discussion with students about disability: how they view it, what their understanding of disability is, what misconceptions they might hold, etc.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 18:33:19 UTC

-Texas Bluebonnet Award
-Young Hoosier Book Award
-NCTE Notable Children's book

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:04:40 UTC

Tanya watches her grandmother making a quilt. When her grandmother falls ill, Tanya finished the quilt on her behalf.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:09:59 UTC

I like this book because it depicts an African-American family in a normal context. I feel like oftentimes, in the search for diversity, we (as white people), end up only having books featuring BIPOC in situations of hardship and struggle. This book, however, is not one of those books.
I like how the dialect of the dialogue includes a lot of AAVE. It can make the black students who use AAVE feel seen and represented, and it can also serve as an lesson into another culture for non-black students.
The illustrations are warm and inviting and the depiction of a close-knit and loving family make The Patchwork Quilt a great story to have in the classroom.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:10:44 UTC

Coretta Scott King Book Award

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:15:41 UTC

Grace's class is putting on the play Peter Pan. Grace wants to play Peter, but some students tell her she can't because she's a girl and she's black. Despite them, and with encouragement from her grandmother, she plays Peter Pan.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:21:56 UTC

Amazing Grace shows students that we are not stuck in the roles that others may try to put us in. Even though Grace's classmates tell her she can't play Peter Pan because he's a white boy and she's a black girl, she ignores them and goes after her dream role anyway. I think that's a really strong message for students to learn from. The idea that "you can be anything you want... if you put your mind to it," is important for students to hear, especially if it's not something they hear at home.
Amazing Grace is an opportunity for discussing things like race and gender roles with students, as well as times in which we might've put others down, or risen above expectations.

Mary Hoffman Breaks it Down <3

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:32:36 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:37:14 UTC

The Snowy Day follows a child as he plays in the first snowfall of the season.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 19:58:53 UTC

This book is a low-key, happy, fun, sweet picture book to have in the classroom. Every child can relate to the magic found in a snowy day, and this book perfectly encapsulates that.
One cool fact about this book is that it was the first Caldecott winner to feature an African American child! It's a timeless and groundbreaking picture book.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 20:00:48 UTC

Caldecott Medal

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 20:06:31 UTC

An academic competition brings together four unlikely yet likely friends who end up forming a tight, unbreakable bond with each other.

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Throughout the book, each of the four main characters narrates a story that has to do with a question from the competition, as well as intertwines with the stories of the others. The way that the story unfolds will keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
This book is told from the point of view of five different people, each one offering a unique perspective. The teacher, Mrs. Olinski, is in a wheelchair. Throughout the book, she deals with ignorant students who harass her because of her disability. Julian Singh, one of the students, is an Indian immigrant from England. To others, he is a weird outsider because he's not used to the culture of the new area. To be able to hear his voice and how he views things offers children a perspective on the "weird kid" that they might not have considered before.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 20:27:23 UTC

Newberry Medal

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 21:19:44 UTC

This book follows Aidan as he discovers his identity and prepares to become an older brother.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 21:21:25 UTC

This book talks about being transgender in a way that children can understand, for many children may have not been introduced to the concept yet. Specifically for me, it's a good tool I can use to help explain my own gender identity to my future students. Because the story is about a transgender child rather than an adult, the children will likely be more able to relate to and empathize with it.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:12:31 UTC

Stonewall Book Awards - Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s & Young Adult Literature Award

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:18:44 UTC

No Fixed Address is about a boy who has to live in a van with his mother after she faces job insecurity.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:20:37 UTC

This book deals with homelessness and poverty, which could potentially be a sensitive subject for some. It's a good tool to have in the classroom, however, in case these topics do ever come up.
I also think it's interesting to see a perspective of a child who learns that his parent isn't perfect. It's a weird idea to grasp, but it happens to most people at some point in their adolescence. This book can offer comfort for students that are grappling with that.

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:25:28 UTC

After her first day of school, Kora-Jalimuso is disheartened because nobody could pronounce her name. Her mother teaches her to love her name, telling her, "your name is a song." When she gets back to school, she sings her name for her teacher and classmates.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:31:24 UTC

I love this book because it gets rid of the stigma Americans tend to have against "ethnic" names. By showing how upset Kora-Jalimuso was when people were mean to her about her name, students who have more common-to-the-US names can learn not to make fun of other kids for something like that. It also teaches kids to love what makes them special. This book could also be paired with Chrysanthemum.
One issue I did have with this book was that Kora-Jalimuso had to be the one to educate her teacher and classmates. I don't really think it's fair to the child, but I'm sure it's the reality for a lot of people.

Interview with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow <3

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Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 22:35:15 UTC

-Time Magazine 10 Best YA and Children Books of 2020
-Black Caucus of the American Library Association Best of the Best 2020 Booklist
-African American Children’s Book Project Best Picture Books of 2020

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:23:22 UTC

-Forest of Reading Red Maple Award
-Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award
-Rocky Mountain Book Award
-IODE Violet Downey Award

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:28:16 UTC

Amal is a young girl living in Pakistan. One day she is forced to work as a servant at a ruling family's estate. While there, she bonds with the other servants and devises a way to get back home.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:33:48 UTC

I LOVE to have books that are set in countries other than the United States. It's so good for students to read about places other than the place they currently live, to get a grasp of what other parts of the world are like.
There are a few other discussions that might come from this book. Before Amal is forced to leave her home, she loves to attend school. When her mother gives birth to another child, Amal has to stop going to school in order to take care of the house and her family. Ideas of gender discrimination and differences in cultural norms are present throughout the book.
This book, Saeed has said, was inspired by Malala Yousafzai, so this book could also spark a conversation about the fight for female education.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:35:39 UTC

-YALSA Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers
-ALSC Notable Children’s Book
-Amelia Bloomer Top Ten

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:38:09 UTC

Drama is a coming-of-age story that covers friendships, crushes, and much more.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:43:16 UTC

This book holds a special place in my heart because it was the first book I ever read that featured an explicitly gay character!!! It brought me so much comfort to see a gay character in a book, and at such a formative in my life. I only hope that this book could do for some of my future students what it did for me.
I also think that it can be helpful for students who have friends or other people in their lives that are LGBT+, as Drama specifically shows how Callie, a (most likely) straight person, figures out her own struggles with it.
It's also a graphic novel, which is something many students are drawn to!
(This book does include kissing, which I know some students will get very silly and excited about lol)

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:48:23 UTC

-ALA Notable Children's Book
-ALA Teen Top Ten
-Stonewall Book Award

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-19 23:57:40 UTC

Jess and new girl Leslie become friends, and together, they build an imaginative and magical world in the woods that they call Terabithia. One day, when Jess is gone, Leslie tries to go to Terabithia and drowns trying to cross the creek. The rest of the book follows Jess as he grapples with the loss of a friend.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:00:22 UTC

This book deals with death, specifically the death of a child. It can be potentially triggering for some students, but it can also be a tool for dealing with or learning about loss. There are also themes of religious confusion, similar to The Night Diary and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
There are both magical and realistic aspects to the book, so it can appeal to lovers of more than one genre.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:02:23 UTC

Newberry Medal

Also A Movie!

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Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:21:25 UTC

This series follows Cass, Max-Ernest, and Yo-Yogi as they join the Terces Society and fight against the secret society of the midnight sun.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:33:39 UTC

This entire series is exciting from beginning to end, never once did I want to put the books down while reading them. There are many interesting topics like synesthesia, alchemy, secret societies, magic, and much more.
The narrator of the book is very Lemony Snicket from the Series of Unfortunate Events books. There are many times in which the narrator states that what he's saying is secret or dangerous or something else of that nature. This can be really appealing to kids, for it really makes them feel as if they're a part of the universe.
Another fun thing for kids to figure out is that each book in the series is associated with one of the five senses!
In one book, the characters infiltrate a chocolate plantation in the US, where they discover that they are using child labor. Like in Amal Unbound, this might be a little weird and uncomfortable for the children to read, although this book isn't quite as explicit about it.
Overall, The Secret Series is a fun and exciting series.

Authors Website

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:40:45 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:44:26 UTC

Matilda is a book about a young girl who develops magical powers after not being challenged enough academically.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:54:56 UTC

Matilda is deserving of a child audience because it has to do with children's empowerment. I think oftentimes children can feel really small in the world of adults, but this book offers an escape from that. Hopefully, it won't cause kids to start taking out creative revenge on their parents.
I also like that Matilda finds such comfort and is able to come to trust Miss Honey. It's important that students are able to trust their teachers.
Matilda does deal with ideas of child abuse and neglect, but not in a very straightforward or serious way.

Also a Movie...

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:56:37 UTC

And a Musical!

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 00:56:57 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 01:00:57 UTC

This series follows Percy Jackson, a half human, half god, along with his two friends Annabeth, another half blood, and Grover, a satyr. Together the three of them go on quests and adventures that include many different components of Greek mythology.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 01:08:51 UTC

This series includes a variety of diverse characters, which we see even more of in some of his later series'. There are lots of hidden and gracefully covered topics dispersed throughout the series. It deals with topics of single parenthood, disability, race, family, friendship, and many other things both explicitly and in metaphorical ways.
Greek mythology is something that is really interesting to some students, but it gets really inappropriate for children at times. Riordan incorporates loads of mythology into a modern and exciting setting, all written specifically for younger audiences.
There is also a lot of discussions on ADHD and Dyslexia. In this universe, every demi-god has ADHD and Dyslexia. Riordan actually included this detail for his son, who has both of these.

There are also graphic novel versions of some of the books <3

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Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 01:11:40 UTC

-Hampshire Book Award
-Best Books for Young Adults

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 01:39:22 UTC

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series that features the magical and mythical world of Narnia.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 01:40:17 UTC

The Chronicles of Narnia depicts a wonderfully developed, magical, and whimsical world that can offer an escape from real life. It's one of the most popular and well-known books of the children's fantasy genre, so it's a staple to have in the classroom.
Like most books written before the turn of the century, there are some areas of the book that are offensive or dated, so that's something to keep in mind.
There are also some interesting parallels to the bible and Christianity in this series, specifically The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, that could be interesting to explore.

Some of the books were adapted into movies!

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 02:49:13 UTC

Problems With the Series

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Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 02:54:39 UTC

A young girl named Minli goes on a fantastical journey to find the Old Man of the Moon and change her family’s fortune.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:01:57 UTC

I read this book for one of our lit circles, and I loved everything about it. It's so whimsical and fantastical and well written. The book had me captivated throughout the entire time. There's magic, Chinese mythology, unlikely friendships, character development, and so much more - truly everything you could want in a children's novel.
This book is set in China and contains boatloads of references to Chinese culture and mythology, which can really broaden student's knowledge of the world.
One of my favorite parts of this book is watching Minli's mother grow from someone who hated stories to someone more fun and loving, as well as the life lesson that Minli learns on her journey. Sometimes the things you wish and yearn for are keeping you from seeing the beauty in your current situation.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:04:13 UTC

-Newberry Medal
-Mythopeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature

Grace Lin Reads a Chapter!

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:05:26 UTC

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:17:27 UTC

Caldecott Medal

The Psychology Behind the Book

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:19:57 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:21:49 UTC

This series follows siblings Annie and Jack as they use their treehouse to travel across the planet and through time, going on different adventures in each book.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:26:06 UTC

This series is practically never-ending. It covers so many different time periods and areas of the world, every student could find one that they are interested in. There are books about dinosaurs, knights, mummies, pirates, ninjas, vikings, and so many other topics. There's so much to be learned from and discovered in this series. I also recently found out that there are non-fiction companions to many of the books in the series. These offer more information on the topics present in the novels.

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:34:17 UTC

After getting in trouble with his mother for being too "wild," Max goes to his room to find it transform into a different world full of monsters. He plays with and rules over the monsters until he gets homesick and decides to go back.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:37:09 UTC

This book is very fun and imaginative, but it's also something many students will be able to relate to. Most kids have had experience with arguments with parents/guardians. Seeing how Max deals with his emotions and learns a lesson can be the beginning of a conversation about the students' own experiences.

Also a Movie :)

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:48:49 UTC

Not only can this book teach children about the split between Pakistan and India, over the course of the book, the narrator works through a number of problems that are present in her life. Some of these issues include having a single-father, religious confusion, poor self-image, gaining of courage, etc.
There are definitely some harder topics present, such as violence, religion, fighting and war, near death experiences, etc.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 03:56:02 UTC

-Newberry Medal
-Walter Dean Myers Honor Award
-Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children's Literature

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:08:47 UTC

Set in World War II, Number the Stars Annemarie and her family as they help Jewish people escape Denmark to safety.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:09:03 UTC

This book is deserving of a child audience because it teaches them about a specific perspective from World War II, and further helps contextualize what they know about that time. It's also told from the point of view of a child, which helps them to better relate to the story. This book includes tales of immense bravery. Even though they could face death or worse, Annemarie's family works with the resistance to help save even just a few Jewish people from the terrible fate they would otherwise face. It teaches children to stick to your morals, and that doing what's right doesn't always mean doing what's expected.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:15:29 UTC

-Newberry Medal
-National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature
-Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:22:07 UTC

Raina Telegemeir recounts the time she severely injured her mouth and teeth, and all the trials and tribulations that came after.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:24:51 UTC

Another coming-of-age story, but this one offers a bit of a twist. We watch Raina deal with her teeth journey, as well as the relationships with her classmates that change because of it. Seeing someone struggle with self-image and bullying can be comforting to students who are going through any sort of similar situation. The book also deals with other topics such as growing up less fortunate, expecting siblings, etc.
It's also a graphic novel!!<333

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:27:52 UTC

-Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens
-Horn Book Honor for Nonfiction

More Memoir/Graphic Novels by Raina Telegemeier<3

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:39:16 UTC

Like The Magic Tree House, Nathan Hales Hazardous Tales covers a wide variety of historical events, offering something for everyone! The books are probably appealing to students who like more "boyish" books (idk what other word to use), as they are often gruesome and are labeled as "hazardous." They seem badass!
There are books about people of different cultures, races, genders, etc.

Authors Website <3

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:40:27 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:43:03 UTC

Set in 1968, three sisters are sent to stay with their estranged mother where they are introduced to the black panthers and the civil rights movement.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:46:29 UTC

This book focuses a lot on the civil rights movement that happened during the '60s in the US. It can be a good pairing to history lessons on that time period, prompting conversations about racism and social justice. It also deals with the topic of estranged parents and feeling abandoned/neglected/unwanted by your parent. That could possibly be a sensitive subject for some, but it could also be a powerful classroom tool to open up that discussion.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:47:11 UTC

-Newberry Medal
-Coretta Scott King Awards

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:52:56 UTC

Esperanza's world is turned upside down when her father is murdered and she is forced to move to America with her mother.

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amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 04:59:31 UTC

Esperanza believes that wealthy people are inherently better than poor people-this idea is present throughout the novel. This can start a conversation about the stigma against poor people and wealth inequities.
There are also underlying themes of sexism, as Esperanza's mothers only two options after her husband dies are to either marry his brother, so she can stay in her home, or escape to the US.
At one point in the novel, immigration officials round-up and deport many Mexicans, even some that were natural-born Americans. This might open up a discussion about ICE inequalities and disparities in modern times.
This book features Mexican-American characters during the time of the great depression. It's a perspective not usually depicted in media.

Awards

amyswearingen9 — 2021-11-20 05:00:43 UTC

-Jane Addams Children's Book Award
-WILLA Literary Award for Children's/Young Adult Fiction
-Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature
-Pura Belpré Award

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-08 21:15:49 UTC

Realistic Fiction/Picture Book

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-08 21:17:01 UTC

Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-08 21:21:18 UTC

Rubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?

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amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-08 21:24:47 UTC

This book can be used to introduce argumentation to students, having students in pairs take stances throughout the book. It deals with sibling relationships and greed and temptations. It also features a Pakistani-American family and some different cultural ideas. It can do a lot to affirm readers in their experiences or offer a window into the viewpoint of an older sister.

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:20:42 UTC

William Steig

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Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:22:10 UTC

Gawain the goose is really devoted to King Basil the bear and so he takes his job as Chief Guard of the Royal Treasury seriously. When rubies, then gold ducats, and finally the world-famous Kalikak diamond vanish from the treasure house, there is no way to account for the disappearances. Only Gawain and the King have keys!
Woe and misery must be borne--by Gawain, by King Basil and the entire community, as well as by the real thief--before the goose's good name is restored. Brought to trial, Gawain escapes from his faithless friends into lonely self-exile. Now the thief, burdened by guilt, sees that the right thing must be done and determines, heroically, to do it.

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amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:24:07 UTC

Used in Black Ants and Buddhists to teach students about evidence. It prompted a student to from that point forward always ask critically "what's your evidence?"

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:44:45 UTC

Eric Carle

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Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:45:33 UTC

10 Little Rubber Ducks fall overboard and land on shores all around the world. Inspired by the true story of these ducks at sea, Eric Carle has imagined their voyage in the wide open waters and the creatures they meet who live in and around the ocean.

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Synopsis

amyswearingen9 — 2024-02-09 19:49:45 UTC

The book recounts how Ann and Liv made their dream a reality and shares the fascinating details of the what they packed, what they ate, how they ice-sailed, and what they saw.

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