Literature Notebook by Kaitlyn Helfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua en-us 2022-01-24 17:41:04 UTC 2022-04-25 22:56:03 UTC hello@padlet.com #1 - 1/24 Chp. 1, 2, 3, 4 of CLB kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2009610261 Key notes:
- Three book types used as educational tools: reference books, textbooks, and trade books. (Chp. 1)
- Teachers should be reading role models for their students; books admired by teachers are often useful and impactful books for students (could also be considered as misguiding); books + reading should be smoothly planned into each day. (Chp. 1 + 2)
- Children should be given freedom to choose from books that are both lower and higher literary quality.
- Children will eventually develop their own reading preferences.
- Choose readings that allow students to indulge in all five senses; done through precise vocabulary, figurative language, dialogue, music in language, understatement, and unexpected insights - these words create interest and personalize content for readers. (Chp. 3)
- "A book is good because of the way it is presented" - pg. 28 (Chp. 5), a well written book
- "Children are more visually aware and alert than are many adults" - pg. 39 (Chp. 4). Make visual literacy a part of daily instruction by pointing out setting, characters written text, different viewpoints, moods, style and media, line, shape, color, texture, and composition.
- Illustrations are meant to tell a story.

Reflection:
Recently, picture books have become my favorite way of reading. Although I actively read higher level chapter books (obviously), I find that children's books are incredibly thoughtful and beautiful in their own way. They are just as important as higher level literacy reading. Ever sense starting my major in education, I have gone out of my way to read and purchase picture books for my future classroom. Ones that I think are important and impactful. When choosing these books, I focus a lot on the cover and illustrations. The story line is important, however, the pictures are just as important, if not, more important. When reading aloud, children often comment more on the pictures that they are viewing. They develop their own story and imagination based on this. I found the importance of reading a good quality book with strong illustrations to be beneficial to children when reading these four chapters.

Resources:
Last semester, I came across this website that help supports further learning when reading picture books to children. For instance, "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez, provides multiple resources that can be shown to children to help visualize the story. There are audios and video recordings, lesson examples, video readings, games, puzzles, and more.

]]> 2022-01-24 19:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2009610261 1/31/2022 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021829178 - Thank You, Mr. Falker
- Where the Wild Things Are
- Let the Children March
- He's Got the Whole World in his Hands
- Go Green by Fighting Pollution
- Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop
- Michael Rosen's Sad Book
- Amazing Grace
- Last Stop on Market Street
- A Piece of Home
- Skin Again
- Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote

]]> 2022-01-31 17:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021829178 Week 3 - 1/31/2022 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021844181 Mini Lessons
(Zone of Proximal Development/Gradual Release of Responsibility - I do, We do, You do)
- Have objectives (scaffolding): what you're going to do
- Think aloud: thinking visible
- Group work/practice (NO worksheets)
- Independent practice (guided)

Joy of Reading
- Modeling
- Validate students comments + give them praise
- Voice of reading
- Listen to what they say during group work
- Students SHOULD converse w/ one another

High Quality Book?
- Character development
- The experience
- Illustrations

Where the Wild Things Are
- Pretend play + imagination
- Color of illustrations
- Having authority
- Pages w/ no words
- Daydreaming
- Silly/brat
- Easy to follow; short phrases
- Children might be afraid
- Children's emotions


]]> 2022-01-31 17:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021844181 BTE #2 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021862831 Expressionism
"Michael Rosen's Sad Book" - Michael Rosen (pg. 7 - I believe):

Image description: man looking over the edge of a bridge or side walk. There are neutral colors and dark colors.

Sometimes I don't want to talk about it.
Not to anyone. No one at all.
I just want to think about it on my own.
Because it's mine. And no one else's.

Within this book, the author uses dark and and musty colors to symbolize sadness, grief, and anger. I especially liked this page because it conveys the importance of allowing yourself to settle down on your own. In today's society, a lot of people expect others to share their sadness and grief, and when they don't, there is jealousy and anger. I want my students to not only see the strength of this story, but also understand that it's okay to be sad and angry, and that they don't have to share their emotions to others if they don't want to. I want them to see that no matter how badly someone wants to know their personal emotions, that they can keep them to themselves if they desire. Each child is different and finds different ways of coping, and sharing might not be one of them.]]> 2022-01-31 17:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021862831 #2 - Chp. 5, 6, 7, and 16 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021991036 Key notes:
- "21st century literature is marked by the Harry potter series, burgeoning interest in graphic novels, a renowned interest in fairy tales, exploration and celebration of children's literature from within the industry, and further increased depictions of diversity" (pg. 76 - chp. 5).
- Accurately represent multicultural diversity. This includes people of color, religious groups, and people with intellectual and physical challenges (chp. 6).
- International books illuminate history, culture, and literary traditions of other countries (chp. 6).
- Picture storybooks depict a well told and well illustrated story (chp. 7).
- "Any book in the library shelf might be challenged by parents and other adults. Therefore, teachers and librarians may have to defend their choices of books." (pg. 237 - chp. 16)

Reflection
Quote: "Assigned books are potentially more problematic for teachers because the teacher is making the reading choice for the students. Books children have the opportunity to choose for themselves are less likely to create controversy for teachers" (pg. 237).

I find this quote to be incredibly important for teachers to understand. Discussing in groups on 1/31, everyone mentioned that teachers should not assign a book to students, rather, the students should be given the choice to pick out of a certain number of books. They shouldn't be forced to read a specific book, nor should they be given a wide range of books to choose from. Doing this to students can cause them frustration and disgust towards reading, as some students aren't able to choose from a wide range of titles. Specifically speaking, if I was given 15 books to choose from, there is no way I'd be able to choose just one. I feel like the perfect amount of option is between 3 to 5 books of choice.

Resource:
Although this resource isn't directly related to my reflection, it is in connection with chapter 6, and is important in children's literature and classrooms today. This blog post shares significant picture books that depict multicultural literature, and is supported with discussion questions that can be used in the classroom.]]> 2022-01-31 18:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2021991036 BTE #3 - Diversity 2/7/2022 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2033693189 Book: A Shelter in Our Car
Author: Monica Gunning
Illustrator: Elaine Pedlar

A Shelter in Our Car is about this mother and her daughter, homeless, and living in their car for shelter. They struggle with grief and loss, sustaining life with a low income, and bullying that affects everyday life. They eventually find hope through each others love and support, staying optimistic for the future.

This picture book focuses on multiple themes, including, grief and loss, homelessness, families, immigration, poverty, identity, sense of belonging, kindness and empathy, and so on. Unfortunately, a lot of children face the daily challenges of being homeless, and sometimes, not having a roof over their head or food to eat. This is more common than people sometimes believe, and is something that needs to be brought up appropriately within a classroom setting. Not only will this book be accessible in my classroom library, I hope to provide a mini lesson for my students, as some may be struggling with any of the themes addressed in the book. Some children may not relate to it at all, however, will have a window or bridge into another person's life that brings perspective and empathy. ]]> 2022-02-07 17:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2033693189 #3 - Chp. 15 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041263567 Key Notes
- Narrative stories tell a true story, while expository text informs and explains (pg. 206).
- Evaluating nonfiction informational books, consider the 5 A's: authority, accuracy, appropriateness, artistry, and appearance of the book (pg. 209).
- "Catching" when finding a good nonfiction book: attractive design, little-known facts, unusual viewpoints, fascinating comparisons, first person accounts (pg. 210). 
- Unusual viewpoints of a book are often what sparks the reader to pick it up and look at its inside contents (214-215).

Reflection
"They examine a subject, make discoveries, think about things, and then share their personal views of what they find interesting" (pg. 217)

I find this quote to be a small view into how children should learn and apply their knowledge. If you think of this in view of the quote above, children are to be taught about a subject, look more into its details, experiment and find solutions, and then share their findings or reflections on what they learned about. I think this quote not only depicts a successful nonfiction author, but shows the process of learning and discovering for children and students.

Resource
I went digging for websites that provide free pictures books for children and came across a website called StoryWeaver. It has thousands of books with different themes, genres, and languages. I searched nonfiction stories and found a great deal of them that could be incredibly useful for low budget classrooms.]]> 2022-02-10 22:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041263567 2/7/2022 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041270246 - A Family, is a Family, is a Family
- Fly Away Home
- I Like, I Don't Like
- New Kid
- Vamos
- Mi Casa is my Home
- Same Same, but Different
- Nana in the City
- The Lemonade Club
- Visiting Day]]> 2022-02-10 22:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041270246 Week 4 - 2/7/2022 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041278139 Literacy Qualities
- Style and language
- Character
- Plot
- Pacing
- Setting
- Tension
- Mood
- Tone
- POV
- Theme
- Accuracy
- Illustrations
- Design + Layout

Fly Away Home
- "not to be noticed is look like nobody at all" - wearing ALL blue
- they don't talk to anyone (sadness)
- dangerous to get noticed
- people wearing blue always have sad expressions; people w/ other colored clothing look happier and expressive
- negative language
- bird flies away to its home
- bird metaphor
- illustrations: shadow of boy
- very descriptive but not dumbed down
- allows children to have expressions
- author is very authentic
- talk of death - grief and loss
- theme of isolation

Diverse perspectives
Why do we focus on diverse perspectives?
Book ex: I Like, I Don't Like
- It's okay to disagree
     - Poverty and child labor (windows and mirrors)
            - See yourself in what you like and look through a window of others
- Bridges: go over to new worlds but it's okay to go back to your OG opinion

Diverse Books - see students through books
- Geography
- Ethnicity
- Looks and personalities
- Immigration
- Homes
- Incarceration
- Desires
- International
- Families
- Foster/adoption
- Friendship
- Death
- Experiences
- Divorce
- Refugees

]]> 2022-02-10 22:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2041278139 #4 - Chp. 8, 9, 17 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2047177380 Key Notes
Chapter 8
- A picture book is a format of children's literature.
- Picture books exist for a wide range or readers.
- Categories of picture books: ABC, counting, concept and informational books, participation, wordless, predictable, beginning reader, picture storybooks, graphic novels, engineered, and baby/board books.

Chapter 9
- Narrative poetry and limericks were popular with readers of all ages, while free verse and haiku were the most disliked forms.
- Students prefer poems containing rhyme, rhythm, and sound.
- Children enjoy poetry with humor, familiar experiences, and animals.
- Visual imagery and figurative language is most disliked.
- POETRY IS MANY THINGS CHILDREN LOVE.
- Poetry is learning and experimenting, laughter,  music, performance, stories, seen as well as heard, experiences and appreciation.
- High quality books of poetry include: anthologies, collections, single author, single poem, snd verse novels.

Chapter 17
- Trade books can introduce young readers to sophisticated, advanced, content.
- There are educational benefits from trade books.
- Teachers can form book clubs to discuss books that are currently being read.
- Allow children to choose their own books.
- Children's books and literature can introduce subject matter.
- Students read trade books as they are meant to, teachers allow students to uncover the information, and students share their discoveries and insights.

Reflection
"It seems unlikely that any one book will satisfy the interests of more than, say, half of the children" (pg. 244).

The section of chapter 17 that spoke to me most was the section called "Reconsidering the Traditional Whole-Class Novel". Growing up, we were always given books that were a requirement to read, and always had a deadline of when a certain chapter had to be done by. This was something that irked me the most about reading during elementary and high school. I understand the importance of having children read similar books so they can all discuss and comprehend the writing. However, I think this can easily be done in another manner, such as a book club. Instead of having a whole class read a book and talk about it, I like the idea of  providing 5 book options and having students choose what book they'd like to read. Then, you'll have 5 groups of students who happen to choose the same book. Obviously more thought would go into this idea to make sure enough students are reading the same book, but I think that students enjoy reading and literature more when its chosen by them rather than someone else.

Resource
The resource I chose is a website with games, videos, and books for children to access. It's free and it's a way where children can use technology in an educational and fun way. I think this could be useful when providing children with choice of book.

]]> 2022-02-14 20:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2047177380 BTE #4 - Non-Fiction kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2051778510 Book: One Hundred Tracings: Healing the Wounds of WW2
Author and illustrator: Lita Judge

The book I chose was “One Thousand Tracings: Healing the Wounds of World War Two”, written and illustrated by Lita Judge. This book is about a young girl whose Papa joins the war. One day, they receive a letter in the mail saying that a family named the Kramers are cold and starving, so Mama and the little girl send clothing and food their way. This act of kindness started more acts of kindness around the town and neighborhood, many families they knew sending shoes, clothing, and food to other struggling families in Europe. Tracings of families feet were mailed to Mama and the little girl to mail back shoes to keep them warm. The little girl became very close to a girl named Eliza who was in Europe, as they sent mail back and forth.

This book is non-fiction, a story written by Lita Judge about her mother and grandparents in the aftermath of WW2. It is beautifully written, with photographs of canned food, a rag doll, shoes, and actual tracings from this true occurrence. On each page, there’s a heading, providing the reader with a little insight on what’s to come in the following reading. There is also a subheading that provides the month and year when the provided context happened. Because the main character is a little girl, I believe that children would find this book interesting and engaging. It is also about helping others that are in dire need, so the deepness of truth behind the aftermath of WW2 is touching, and gives readers that sense of sympathy. I think that this book successfully encompasses the truths about families during and after WW2, and the support from communities around the world.]]> 2022-02-16 20:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2051778510 BTE #5 - Informational Books kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2069604017 What we discarded and why:
The Extinct Files by Wallace Edwards
- Inaccurate information about dinosaurs or unrealistic views on how they look and act (ex: dinosaurs wearing a dress, playing basketball, riding a bike, "dinosaurs are alive").
- Mixing facts and fiction.

Apples by Ken Robbins
- Very informational about apples, however, it's not compelling and would bored children.
- Unattractive photography
- I think it's too basic and simple for interactive engagement.

What we picked and why:
If You Lived Here by Giles Laroche (4-8)
- Attractive designs and accurate images.
- Accurate information about cultures architecture and geography.
- When the author introduces each cultural home, Giles provides factual information about the house type, the materials used, the location, when it was constructed, and a fascinating fact.

We Are Grateful by Traci Sorell (K-3)
- Accurate information about Cherokee people and how they say some things, such as Fall and grandmother, and so on.
- Children get an insight into the Cherokee culture and how they lives their lives on the daily.
- The images depict familial dynamics and culture, they are very accurate.
- This book shows a new perspective on culture.

Final choice:
If You Lived Here by Giles Laroche
- Consistent in perspective and accurate information.
- A great way to bring up geography and culture; very relevant in the classroom.
- incredibly informational.
- Unusual perspectives of homes



]]> 2022-02-28 14:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2069604017 #5 - Chp. 10 kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2080231794 Key Notes
- Folklore: stories that originated orally and have no known authors.
- Reteller or collector
- Modern fantasy: originated in written form.
- Character development is lean and spare
- FULL of allusions
- Folktales: stories of the people
     - Cumulative tales, pourquoi tales, beast tales, trickster tales, noodlehead tales, realistic tales, and fairy tales.
- Tall tale most commonly uses hyperbole or exaggeration.
- Fables are brief stories meant to teach a lesson.
-Myths recount the creation of the world and tell of the gods and goddesses who control the fate of humans.
- Legends share stories of valiant deeds of historical figures.
- Criteria of folk literature: must be engaging, reflect value of culture, illustrations that add cultural details, and source notes.

Reflection
I've never been a fan of folk tale literature in any sense context, including screen play. I've always avoided it because of the unrealistic characters, setting, theme and plot. It's always been incredibly boring to me, and quite childish. However, I have always been a fan of supernatural stories, and some could argue that that is considered to be unrealistic and mythical like.

"children that read stories that contain unrealistic elements are actually less at risk of losing touch with the realities of daily life" (pg. 140).

This sentence in chapter 10 sparked a lot of further reflection of fantasy and folk tale literature for young children. My thought that stuck with my was how folk literature could encourage further pretend play and the use of imagination in children. You often see children playing as princesses and princes of a castle, dinosaurs or dragons that spit fire, and so on. These imaginative thoughts would not come to surface without the oral storytelling of these specific fantasies. I think that these types of stories could help children expand their imagination and become more creative.

Resource
I had a difficult time finding a resource I thought could be useful for myself as a teacher and my futures students. After about 10 minutes of looking for games and resource about folk literature, I typed in folk tale and the first thing to come up was fairytale generator. If I were to specifically teach my students about fairy tales, I would LOVE to use this generator to have students create their own fairytale. ]]> 2022-03-06 20:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2080231794 2/28/2022 - Informational kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2081584050 - Honeybee
- Survivor Tree
- Elephants Come Home]]> 2022-03-07 13:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2081584050 BTE #6 - Poetry kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2082211722 2022-03-07 17:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2082211722 3/7/2022 - Poetry kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2082213921 - Knock Knock, My Dad's Dream for Me
- My Man Blue
- Some Day
- The Undefeated !!!!!!!!!
- A Foot in the Mouth
- Water Sings Blue
- Lala Salama
- The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
- Shout!
- Sad Underwear
- Sweetheart of Rhythm]]> 2022-03-07 17:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2082213921 #6 - Fantasy kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2117601176 Key Notes
  • Modern fantasy is distinguished from other genres by story elements that violate the natural, physical laws of our known world - events akin to magic.
  • Talking animals, imaginary worlds, fanciful characters, magical beings, and so on.
  • Elements of fantasy
    • Magic
    • Other worlds
    • Good versus evil
    • Heroism
    • Special character types
    • Fantastic objects
  • Science fiction is based upon scientific possibilities and how these might affect societies if human or alien beings or both (futuristic fiction)
  • Fantasy clarifies the human condition and captures the essence of our deepest emotions, dreams, hopes, and fears.

Reflection
I found the conversation between Greg and Jobe to be quite interesting and relatable. In middle school, everyone was reading Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Fault in our Stars, and many more popular titles. Although not all of these are fantasy based, it does bring curiosity into the idea of why people buy popular titles, and if they truly enjoy what they are reading. I never read Harry Potter or the Hunger Games, however, I bought these books so I could try and fit in with everyone else. I tried, and strongly disliked them, however, I loved watching the movies, so I had something to talk about with some of my friends who were avid book readers. The beginning of this chapter made me realize that a lot of the books people read, especially fiction and fantasy based, are because they want to fit in and be able to have a conversation with other people.

Resource
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/parent-guide-to-book-genres-fantasy.html 
Scholastic has an article on helping parents read fantasy books to their children, and I found it very helpful in teaching children the importance of fantasy books and how they can provide valuable lessons.

]]> 2022-03-28 16:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2117601176 BTE #7 - Traditional Literature kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129109048 2022-04-04 17:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129109048 BTE #7 - Traditional Literature kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129109824 2022-04-04 17:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129109824 BTE #7 - Traditional Literature kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129110798 2022-04-04 17:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129110798 BTE #7 - Traditional Literature kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129111728 2022-04-04 17:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129111728 BTE #7 - Traditional Literature kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129112379 2022-04-04 17:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2129112379 #7 - Biography, Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction kaitlynhelfen https://padlet.com/kaitlynhelfen/mv8t77xm0qc0krua/wish/2130904731 Key Notes
Realistic Fiction
- Contemporary realistic fiction tells a story that did not happen but could have happened.
- This story takes place in my world, is how I live, is about a person like me.
- Animals, humor, mysteries, problem stories, school and family, series books, sports, survival and adventure.

Historical Fiction
- Historical fiction can breathe life into what students may have considered irrelevant and dull, thus allowing them to see that their present is part of a living past, that people as real as themselves struggled with problems similar to their own, and that today's way of life is a result of what these people did in finding solutions.
- Must be set in the past, fictional but prominent characters, set in a particular period or place.
- Presents multiple perspectives, should not be sugarcoated, is accurate, seen through the eyes of a young protagonist, and comes to life.

Biography
- Bio= life, graph=written
- Focuses on the lives of noteworthy people
- Portray people with striking personalities, careers, and accomplishments
- Scientists and inventors, political leaders, artists, musicians, actors, authors, sports heroes, explorers and adventurers, villains, and other people.
- Autobiographies, memoirs, picture books, simplified, partial, complete, collective, graphic, and verse biographies.
- Is it accurate? Interesting? Real human being? Engaging? Illustrations?

Reflection
Personally, I have never read a biography, unless I did when I was a child and I simply don't remember. However, during class today, someone did a presentation on biographies and included a lovely book called "Planting Stories". I absolutely adored this book, and the simplified meaning behind the Pura Belpre. I learned that biographies can be represented in picture book form and presented as a story, which is more engaging to students than I thought prior to reading the chapter about biographies.

Resource
This isn't specified towards a genre, however, there are hundreds of books children can pick from and listen to. This website could be used by a teacher or could be given to families to use as a daily read aloud.

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