Tag: classroom resources
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Middle Grade Book Review: New Kid
Title: New Kid Author/ Illustrator: Jerry Craft Year published: 2019 Summary: Jordan Banks is a kid from Washington Heights who wants nothing more than to go to art school. When his parents enrolled him in a prestigious private school, Jordan is one of the few kids of color in the entire school. Jordan struggles finding…
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YA Book Review: The Silence of Bones
Title: The Silence of Bones Author/ Illustrator: June Hur Year published: 2020 Summary: Seol is a damo–a female indentured servant to the police bureau, assisting the male officers with crimes dealing with women. When a noble woman is found murdered, Seol is thrust into an investigation where the primary suspect is the lead investigator. Set…
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Picture Book Review: Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!
Title: Take of Picture of Me, James VanDerZee! Author/ Illustrator: Andrea Loney/ Keith Mallett Year published: 2017 Summary: A story about the photographer, James VanDerZee, his journey as an artist, and his significance during the Harlem Renaissance. Review: As a teacher, I love this book. I’m so glad it exists. This nonfiction picture book tells…
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Young Adult Book Review: Sky Without Stars
Title: Sky Without StarsSystem Divine: Book 1 Author/ Illustrator: Jessica Brody and Joanne Rendell Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction Year published: 2019 Premise: Les Miserables in space Summary: The book follows three young characters: Chatine, Marcus, and Alouette and the rolls they play in a revolution on a desolate planet, Laterre, in the System Divine.…
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Middle Grade Book Review: The One and Only Ivan
Normally, I would post a new blog on a Monday, but today is a very exciting day and a perfect fit for this book review. The One and Only Ivan is now a movie and is being released TODAY on Disney+, and I thought the timing was perfect! Title: The One and Only Ivan Author/…
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Picture Book Review: Diary of a Spider
Title: Diary of a Spider Author/ Illustrator: Written by: Doreen Cronin/ Illustrated by: Harry Bliss Genre: Picture book, realistic fiction Year published: 2005 Summary: Funny book written in diary style about the life of a spider. Review: I love this picture book for so many reasons. First of all, it’s funny! This book takes a…
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Picture Book Review: Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer’s Market
Title: Fresh Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer’s Market Author/ Illustrator: Michelle Schaub/ Amy Huntington Year published: 2017 Age Range: 2-10 years Summary: A collection of poems that shares the wonders and magic of a day at the farmer’s market. Review: From the inviting poem on the opening page to the final poem that…
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