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Rally to Read: Culture Book Activity

Use these pre- and post-reading activities to accompany the book, Nesting Dolls by Vanessa Brantley...

We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song...

We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song: Word Search

After reading We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song by Debbie Levy use this printable and...

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We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song

Written by Debbie Levy and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
It only takes a few words to create change. It only takes a few people to believe that change is possible. And when those people sing out, they can change the world. "We Shall Overcome" is one of their songs.
Pre-K - 3rd

Nesting Dolls: Word Search

After reading Nesting Dolls by Vanessa Brantley-Newton use this printable and interactive Word...

Nesting Dolls: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Nesting Dolls by Vanessa Brantley...

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Nesting Dolls

Written and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Magic Trash: A Story of Tyree Guyton and His Art

Written by J.H. Shapiro and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Vacant lots. Abandoned houses. Trash--lots of trash. Heidelberg Street was in trouble!

Tyree Guyton...

K - 3rd

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen: Read Aloud

The Hula-Hoopin' Queen read by Oprah Winfrey, written by Thelma Lynne Godin and illustrated by...
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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Written by Thelma Lynne Godin and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon...
1st - 5th
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The Youngest Marcher

Written by Cynthia Levinson and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963...
K - 5th

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