Literacy Resource Notebook by Yesenia Olivas

The Complete Maus, by Art Spiegelman

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Classroom Use: This complete edition combines both volumes of "Maus" and family history in literature and history classes.

American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen Yang

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Classroom Use: This book can be used to discuss themes of cultural identity, assimilation, and stereotypes, suitable for literature and social studies classes.

The Lemonade War, by Jacqueline Davies

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Classroom Use: Integrate literacy, math, and social skills while exploring themes of entrepreneurship, family, dynamics, and friendship in a fun and educational way.

The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate

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Classroom Use: You can encourage empathy, critical thinking, and creative expression among students while exploring important themes related to animal welfare and human-animal relationships.

Where the Wild Things Are, by Harper Collins

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Bibliographic Information: Sendak, M. (1963). Where the wild things are. Harper Collins.

Classroom Use: This book can be used to explore themes of imagination, emotions, and the concept of home. It also provides opportunities for creative writing and art projects.

The Snowy Day

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Classroom Use: This book can be used to discuss weather, seasons, and sensory experiences. It also provides a good opportunity to talk about diversity and urban settings.

Watercress, By Andrea Wang

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Classroom Use: Foster a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, encourage personal expression, and enhance students' appreciation, and enhance students' appreciation for beautifully told stories.

Goodnight Moon by Harper Collins

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Classroom Use: This classic bedtime story can be used to teach rhyming words and the concept of routines. It's also a good starting point for discussions about nighttime and sleep.

https://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Moon-Margaret-Wise-Brown/dp/0694003611

The Magical Yet, by Angela Diterlizzi

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Classroom Use: Promote a positive learning environment, encourage students to adopt a growth mindset, and help them develop resilience and perseverance.

https://a.co/d/16iAxoY

A Letter from Your Teacher, by Shannon Olsensa

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Classroom Use: Can be used on the first day of school to inspire students to write their own experiences and feelings about starting a new school year. Additionally, this book can be used to inspire students to write their own letters to their future selves or to their classmates, setting goals, and sharing their hopes for the school year ahead.

One Last Word, by Nikki Grimes

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Classroom Use: explore themes of resilience, empowerment, and African American history. The book combines classic poetry form the Harlem Renaissance with Grimes' own original poems, creating a rich tapestry of voices and experiences.

Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

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Bibliographic Information: Shetterly M. L. (2018). Hidden figures: The true story of four black women and the space race. Harper Collins.

Classroom Use: Use this book to discuss history, civil rights, and the contributions of women in STEM fields.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

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Bibliographic Information: Kamkwamba, W., & Mealer B. (2009). The boy who harnessed the wind. William Morrow.

Classroom Use: You can inspire students, promote critical thinking, and foster discussions on important themes and issues present in the book.

Educated

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Bibliographic Information: Westover, T. (2018). Educated Random House.

-Classroom Use: Useful for exploring themes of education, family dynamics, and self-discovery.

"Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson

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Bibliographic Information: Isaacson, W. (2011). Steve Jobs. Simon & Schuster.

Classroom Use: Can be used to discuss entrepreneurship, innovation, and the impact of technology.

"I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai

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-Yousafzai, M., & Lamb, C. (2013). I Am Malala. Little Brown and Company.

-Classroom Use: Ideal for discussions on education, women's rights, and activism.

Holes by Louis Sachar

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Classroom Use: This book can be used to discuss themes of justice, friendship, and perseverance. It's also useful for exploring character development and plot structure.

Wonder

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Classroom Use: Use this book to discuss kindness, empathy, and the important of accepting differences. It's also great for character education.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

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Classroom Use: This book is excellent for discussions on utopia/dystopia, ethics, and the role of memory in society. It's also useful for exploring themes of freedom and control.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Philomel Books

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Classroom Use: Great for teaching days of the week, counting, and the life cycle of a butterfly. It can also be used for nutritional education.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

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Classroom Use: Use this book to discuss emotions, coping strategies, and perspective-taking.

Alma and How She Got Her Name, by Juana Martinez-Neal

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Classroom Use: Explore the theme of identity and heritage with students. Encourage your students to reflect on the significance of their own names and family histories. This book can spark meaningful conversations about cultural traditions, family, connections, and the importance of names in shaping our identities. It provides a great opportunity for students to share personal stories and deepen their understanding of each other's backgrounds.

The Essential Rumi, by Jalaluddin Rumi

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Classroom Use: This collection can be used to explore themes of love, spirituality, and human experience. It is suitable for literature and philosophy classes.

The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes, by Langston Hughes

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Hughes, L. (1994). The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. Knopf.

Classroom Use: This collection offers insights into the African American experience and canbe used in literature and history classes to discuss themes of race, identity, and social justice.

Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

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Classroom Use: Whitman's celebration of the individual and democracy can be explored in literature and American history classes.

The Sun and Her Flowers, by Rupi Kaur

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Classroom Use: This contemporary collection can be used to discuss themes of growth, healing, and self-empowerment, suitable for modern literature classes.

Ariel, by Sylvia Plath

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Classroom Use: This collection can be used in literature classes to discuss themes of mental health, identity, and the female experience.

Milk and Honey, by Rupi Kaur

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Classroom Use: This book can be used to explore themes of love, loss, trauma, and healing, making it suitable for discussions in contemporary literature classes.

Maus, by Art Spiegelman

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Classroom Use: This graphic novel can be used in history and literature classes to discuss the Holocaust, memory, and trauma.

Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi

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Classroom Use: This memoir can be used to discuss the Iranian Revolution, cultural identity, and coming-of-age themes in social studies and literature classes.

March: Book One, by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell

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Classroom Use: This graphic novel is excellent for teaching about the Civil Rights Movement and can be used in history and social studies classes.

The Baby-Sitters Club: Kristy's Great Idea, by Ann M. Marti and Raina Telgemeier

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Classroom Use: Discuss teamwork, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving. Use it to encourage students to think about starting their own projects or clubs.

Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein

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Classroom Use: Use the playful and imaginative poems to inspire students' own creative writing. Discuss rhythm, rhyme, and the use of humor in poetry.